9/12/11

Complex Parenting Obligations Involving Higher Concepts

By Ulysses Juniper Xavier


It would take years to cover every aspect of parenting because there are just too many out there. You could start reading now and still not finish everything that's out there for the next decade. Being a good parent won't happen overnight, so we realize you need to start somewhere. People may not always read about parenting until they are already too busy with their children. Some of you will start reading now and be ready once your first child comes. Congratulations to those of you who take an interest early on!

Often there are important lessons for us as parents to understand. Yes, sometimes our kids help keep us honest, too, and it can be cute while maddening when it happens.

Personally, I have always thought that it was not fair to make a seventeen or eighteen year make decisions at this time when they are so inexperienced. Yes, those lovely times of "thinking" what they want to do for a career. Of course there are lots of choices available these days. But as responsible parents, it is our duty to ensure that the right kind of information is provided to them. It is within their reach. Then make communications the highest priority and work with your teen child. Be supportive , but make it known that this is their life that that they are living.

Personally, I have thought that it was too much of a strain on seventeen and eighteen year olds to make such lofty decisions since they are not experienced in doing anything as of yet. Yes, this is the time that they are thinking about what types of professions they want to tackle as grownups. Of course, there are plenty of options in this day and time. But as responsible parents, our jobs is to make sure that they have the right information to guide them. It is. Then see to it that you always stay in communication with and work with your child. Be there for them, but most importantly, let them know that they are making decisions for their life.

You can make your teens more responsible by giving them things around the house to do. Of course we are talking about near teen years and certainly teenage years. It is most likely that both parents work and single parents have to do this if they want to get additional help around the house. But we said this because teenagers should know that they are needed around the home. Yes, the home team could use a helping hand. You should let them see what you are doing and what you expect them to get out of it. People are more willing to do things if they know what they are doing and why they are doing them. New behaviors are always hard to make a habit, but it can become much easier with consistency. Parents and their kids are all different and will adapt to some behaviors and not others.

A very important factor that children love is driving on household trips. When you have a great automobile, such as a Jeep Wrangler, then this will do amazing things for the family relationships. Seek advice from your local Jeep seller to learn more.




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