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No two parents are alike, and there is no single recipe for good parenting. However, there are some basic principles of good parenting that can help any parent raise happy, healthy and well-adjusted children. Some of the most important qualities of a good parent include: -patience -caring -consistency -open communication -supportive -warmth and affection Parenting … Read more
The word family is generally defined as a group of people that include two parents and their children, commonly known as a nuclear family. The definition of a family has expanded over time because families are now available in all shapes and sizes, regardless of blood relationship, ethnicity, or species. Although the traditional family is … Read more
In comparison to all my friends families growing up my family is large. Most families had three children, maybe four maximum and we had six. In the birth order of my sibling I’m the second to youngest. Does that make me have the qualities associated with the youngest child, or am I just an awkward … Read more
I was perched eighty feet up in the treetop canopy. Although the weather was modest, the daunting heights had oppressed my nerves and shrouded my skin with reflective sweat. I quaked as I agilely swung from one obstacle to the next. My legs, mind, and hands were all fatigued and wrenched, yet the incentive of … Read more
Have you ever wondered what makes a criminal commit countless crimes? Or maybe you haven’t put to much thought into it? Though everyone is responsible for their own actions, what if the criminal isn’t even considered an adult? What about the minors sitting in Juvenile Detention Centers? What about the minors sitting in adult prisons? … Read more
The greatest gift God has given each one of us is the gift of life. Each one of us is individually made by God and He is the one who writes our story. Not one single person on this planet has the same personal story from another and that is the beauty of life. Because … Read more
The Boys and Girls Club of America helps thousands of Americans each year as a daycare, escape from home, way to meet new friends or to eat a sustainable meal that they wouldn’t be able to get at home. Another way that the Boys and Girls Club benefits kids is by having organized sports where … Read more
In her youth, Jeannette struggled with denial to understand the reality of her family life. When she was a young girl and her family didn’t have a roof over their heads she only saw the good in the situation. In one instant Jeannette describes a discussion between herself and her sister Lori “I told Lori … Read more
The authoritative parenting style is about setting limits, reasoning with kids, and being responsive to their emotional needs. This style is common in middle class parenting throughout the world, and it’s connected with the most successful child outcomes. While authoritative parents are very sincere, nurturing, and open towards their children, they also expect high levels … Read more
“Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough. ” (Mandino) Every parent expects for his or her child to succeed. In “Mother to Son” the mother entrusts herself with the duty to impact wisdom on her child in reference to her own successes and failures. The main theme is perseverance, … Read more
Same World…. Different Religions In the book written by Amy Chua titled Battle Hyman of the Tiger the author compares the different cultural upbringings between “tiger mother” a Chinese American women and her spouse, Jed a man from a liberal Jewish background. The Chinese mother was raised by what Westerners would considered to be strict, … Read more
Today, the media’s portrayal of family life is mainly accurate, even though some portrayals may depict otherwise. Many movies show how families interact and give back to their communities. For example, in the move The Blind Side, the Tuohy family offers up their home to a homeless boy, Michael Oher. This one good deed reflects … Read more
Neglect is also an important factor leading to child death and was highlighted in the high-profile cases of Victoria Climbie (Laming 2003) and Danial Pelka. In Daniels case, weight loss, the stealing of food and how Daniel was withdrawn and showing little interaction with other children was all noticed by school staff, yet the school … Read more
