sbozarth23

In My Own Words

I have been a wife and a stepparent for almost four years now. I have an Associate's degree in science with an emphasis in mathematics. My step son J turned seven this past June and is now in 2nd grade. He was diagnosed this year with ADHD and we are all still learning about this disorder and how to cope with it as a family. He is a sensitive, caring, generous, intelligent child who means more to me than anything. His father and I have fought hard to get him into our home since he was three. He has lived with us the majority of the time since he was four. We now have him during the school year and alternate custody during the summer and holiday vacations with his biological mother. Some of my favorite parenting memories : When J read his first book all the way through by himself to me for the first time. "Where's The Green Sheep" is such a special book to me now! Or when I taught him how to float on his back in the water, ride his bike, teaching him his first prayer... Pet Peeves: 1. Lack of parental involvement in schools. When my husband and I volunteer for school field trips, or clean up the school day and I see almost no other parents it really is upsetting. 2. Parents disrespecting teachers! There is a way to solve differences and sometimes people need to accept and understand that their children make mistakes that have to be atoned for. Teachers and parents should work together and not butt heads. You can catch more fly's with honey than you can with vinegar. 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! 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 of an effort than a flier 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 their 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 would love to meet all of you!