learnedwisdom

In My Own Words

Your students want discipline-being a single parent I was lax on that. It is a complete joy to have a child. I wish I would have taken more of an interest in planning his daily activities, and be more vigilant about making rules, and enforcing consequences. I was a teacher who gave homework at least 3 times a week, and when parents came to conferences, they claimed their kids said they had none. I was guilty of the same thing. I took the easy way out, and I'm sure both of us would have been happier with the outcome if I had just given him the time he needed. Be a good role model. Kids remember when you do something wrong-and will use it to weaken your relationship. My pet peeves were that I always made dinner for my family--but he always took it on a tray and ate it in his room-sort of defeats the purpose. But if you love them, that's what really counts-and that can overcome any roadblocks or troubles you may encounter along the way. If you're trying hard--try harder.

Parents I'd Like to Meet

Any parent who needs advice on how to handle any issue, I'm not infallible, but, I've lived life, and survived it so far. And I've witnessed some of the worst case scenarios you can imagine. Nothing shocks me. I'm very educated, and have often been told that I know too much (sometimes in a derogatory way). so I'm not interested in any one who cares to judge me--I just want to offer my assistance if you find an interest. I'm not a judge-so far no one has appointed me or elected me...so I'm not saying politics isn't in my future though--I was a poli sci major in college