My parents used to always say that my older sister was the guinea pig when it came to learning how to parent. And I must say that is quite an accurate assessment of Seth, as we try to learn how to be parents to him he is our little guinea pig. I used to think I was a good mom, my little boy being so good and all, but I am learning that it is more his personality rather than my parenting style that gave himself that reputation. He can choose to be such a sweet good polite boy sometimes. And then there are the other times…….like earlier this afternoon when his personality takes a very abrupt “give my mom and everyone else around me hell” kind of attitude. It is times like that, of course always in public, when I just throw my hands up and wonder what the hell I am doing. HELP!, I Just don’t know how to handle this!
So, why aren’t there more parenting classes out there? Why doesn’t every town have an institute of parenting or something? It should be a public service available to all parents. You can go to dog obedience school…..how about kids?
Monday, August 20, 2007
I’m not a bad parent, per se. I just have no clue what I’m doing is all.
Posted by Carolyn Plain and Tall at 9:20 PM
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I have been thinking about this post for a while.........and what I think is that knowing that you don't have all the answers makes you a good parent, being flexable, and human to your children, that is what your children will remember and learn from. :)
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