Saturday, December 7, 2013

This last week we discussed a lot about parenting. I really enjoyed the lessons and discussions we had because they will be so helpful in the future. But I think that if we approach our children with respect and love instead of anger and frustration when they do something we don't like or that are annoying us that the outcome and effects will be more positive. One thing that I already knew but didn't understand fully was the level of respect that not only our kids should have for us but that we should have for our kids. We want to teach them how to be successful and how to be able to grow up and live in our society by example. Not by someone else telling them how to. They should learn from their parents, and want to learn from them. That's the main role of becoming a parent, to teach them. So, why do so many take it so lightly. In our world today parents are relying more and more on the educational system to teach their children about finances, real life, sex education, and so many other things in life. We as the upcoming generation to parent should take that responsibility for ourselves to nurture and cherish that time we have with our own to show them right from wrong. Parenting is a privilege a blessing and it shouldn't be taken lightly.

1 comment:

  1. I loved that you emphasized the importance of respect in parenting. Why do you feel that respect is such a key aspect of parenting? What do you feel is the connection between confidence and success? Elder Neal A. Maxwell has said "In the healthy family, first and best, we can learn to listen, forgive, praise, and to rejoice in the achievements of others." How can good communication influence children's positive self worth?

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