sbozarth23

In My Own Words

Let's see I've been a stepparent for going on three years now. My stepson's name is Jeremiah he is going to be six this June. He lives with us during the school year and we've had lots of difficult and wonderful moments together. Jeremiah has some behavior and social skills issues that we are working on with him.It has been an uphill battle but we are so proud of the progress Jeremiah and our family has made. My proudest moment as his stepmother was when he read his very first book (Where's The Green Sheep?) from beginning to end to me. Things that get me excited: Father getting equal rights to their children: I have dealt with this issue ever since I married my husband. He has a child with another woman, and for a long time it was a nightmare. There were many sleepless nights thankfully we have our son now, and we strongly support fathers and their rights. School uniforms: I think all schools and every grade should have them they are a blessing on the learning environment and our wallets. Teachers getting higher salaries: They go through a lot and do great things for our children, they deserve more than a pat on the back. Parental involvement: I go on field trips I by things for the classroom I do, do, do for the school! (Except that volunteer room...) If parents want to know what's going on and be apart of the decisions then make time for your school. It's also making time for things that are important to your kids! On the other hand schools need to make more effort than a flyer to get parents to show up and stick to commitments. Better school funding: Need I say more? After school programs: I truly believe that if there were after school clubs and activities that children would not be left idle and would be more apt to stay out of trouble. Or just stay off thier butts ;p Getting fathers more involved: I'm blessed that my husband is right there with me for our son's big moments but it pains me to look around and see so many fathers that aren't present.

Parents I'd Like to Meet

I'm interested in meeting stepparents, and parents of children with social or behavioral problems. Also parents who are seeking to gain custody of their children, or have increased visitation rights. Father's especially, since this is an issue my husband and I have a great deal of experience with, and have given advisement on.