Fathering Court programme is a new way a Washington
D.C. Superior Court is enforcing good parenting on the
part of fathers who are behaving badly.
A news item from MyFox news reports that the father
who are trying to escape paying their children's upkeep
allowance are now being forced to carry out their parenting
responsibility.
This is what one of the judges that have been enforcing the
good parenting ideas have to say:
"For those folks that don't want to pay and aren't going to pay,
jail's the right place to put 'em," says the judge. "But for folks
that are trying and [who] need a helping hand... there's another
approach."
One of the culprits who have been helped by the Fathering Court
remarked thus:
"It's getting you ready for the workforce again.Waking up, if you're
not used to waking up. Getting up. Getting dressed. Going to work
with your suit and tie on."
Another one was reported to have spoken this way about the project:
"It showed me how to be a better parents, a better father to my kids.
How to be patient... how to interact with them."
What else is better than this?
Let me know what yopu feel about the Fathering Court project of the
Washington D.C. United States of America.
Don't you feel it should be practised in other states of the U.S.A. and
other countries too?
Happy Parenting...
Kazeem.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Four Things To Consider Before Becoming A Parent
Parenting is tedious job whuich is not meant for the
the lazy type of people.
If you are interested in becoming a parent, these are some
of the things you have to consider in order to make a success
of it:
1.Right Partner:You need a partner to raise your children and
both of you must be desirous of having children. Your wiliness
and preparedness will make whatever pains you may be going
through ease out since he would always be there to assist you
when he is needed.
the lazy type of people.
If you are interested in becoming a parent, these are some
of the things you have to consider in order to make a success
of it:
1.Right Partner:You need a partner to raise your children and
both of you must be desirous of having children. Your wiliness
and preparedness will make whatever pains you may be going
through ease out since he would always be there to assist you
when he is needed.
2. Taking Responsibility: This is another issue to tackle seriously before
the two of you embark on child bearing.Eachof you should choose and
take responsibility for having and raising a child you will bringing into
the world.The fact is that your partner may die, or you may split up.
You might end up raising them alone in case any of the above suddenly happens
3. The Time: Timing is crucial.It is the right time for you to be pregnant?
Would the pregnancy not affect yoour job,health or relationship with your
partner?You need to ask yourself these questions before you decide to
become a parent.
4.Financial Condition: Are tyou financially okay to take care of youself,
your wife and the children you intend to bring to the world?
It is desirable that at least you partners should have a steady job
when planning for a family.
Happy Parenting...
Kazeem.
Why You Should Never Swear In Front Of Your Children
Do you use a foul language whuile dealing with your children,
perhaps as a reult of a bad mood?
Well, that is a wrong thing to do,if you do not want your
children to grow up thinking that foul language is acceptable!
You should be careful about using foul language in front of your
children no matter how provoked you are. Realise that such
language is inappropriate anytime your children are around.
You needn't wait for anyone to "preach" to you about this.I'm
saying this because there is every likelihood that your spouse
may not like your choice of language.
The unfortunate thing is that your children are getting swept up
in the tension and arguments that you two have over his language
you may be having with your spouse over this matter of language usage.
Now is the time for you to stop it for the sake of your children, if you truly love them as you claim to.Never again swear in front of your kids and in the presence of your family members as a whole.It takes some self discipline efforts to do so,but you can do it all the same.
Happy Parenting...
Kazeem.
perhaps as a reult of a bad mood?
Well, that is a wrong thing to do,if you do not want your
children to grow up thinking that foul language is acceptable!
You should be careful about using foul language in front of your
children no matter how provoked you are. Realise that such
language is inappropriate anytime your children are around.
You needn't wait for anyone to "preach" to you about this.I'm
saying this because there is every likelihood that your spouse
may not like your choice of language.
The unfortunate thing is that your children are getting swept up
in the tension and arguments that you two have over his language
you may be having with your spouse over this matter of language usage.
You don't want to set a bad example for our children by using foul language.
You're may not necessarily be a dad,perhapa you are somehow bothered by something.
The fact ios that you have to get your anget and language in check in front of the kids.
Now is the time for you to stop it for the sake of your children, if you truly love them as you claim to.Never again swear in front of your kids and in the presence of your family members as a whole.It takes some self discipline efforts to do so,but you can do it all the same.
Happy Parenting...
Kazeem.
Monday, January 26, 2009
How To Help Your Child Face Peer Pressure
Teens all over the world are faced everyday with a lot of
pressure from their peer group members.
Some teens are able to go through this pressure successfully,
but some others are so pressed up that they will easily cave in
when the their friend apply too much pressure on them even
when the result of what they are about to do is going to be very
devastating to their self image and reputation.
As a parent you need to come to the rescue of your child at a time
like this is you don't want to have a bad case in your hand.
Call your child when you begin to see the following signs.Let him
know that you are concerned about his life and well-being at all
times.
Give your child the necessary assurance that he could rely on you
at all times for the necessary support if he is confronted with any
unnecessary pressure from people to whom he won't be able to say
no,even when he is not comfortable doing what they want him to do.
Always observe your child's feelings at all times.It is only through this
observation that you can sense it if anything is happening to him.
Build the necessary confidence in your child and teach him never to
say "Yes" when he means to say "NO".The courage to say the
appropriate words at the right time will make his peer take his words
for real when he objects to their suggestion instead of applying
unnecessary pressure on him and make him do things he will later
regret.
Happy Parenting...
Kazeem.
pressure from their peer group members.
Some teens are able to go through this pressure successfully,
but some others are so pressed up that they will easily cave in
when the their friend apply too much pressure on them even
when the result of what they are about to do is going to be very
devastating to their self image and reputation.
As a parent you need to come to the rescue of your child at a time
like this is you don't want to have a bad case in your hand.
Call your child when you begin to see the following signs.Let him
know that you are concerned about his life and well-being at all
times.
Give your child the necessary assurance that he could rely on you
at all times for the necessary support if he is confronted with any
unnecessary pressure from people to whom he won't be able to say
no,even when he is not comfortable doing what they want him to do.
Always observe your child's feelings at all times.It is only through this
observation that you can sense it if anything is happening to him.
Build the necessary confidence in your child and teach him never to
say "Yes" when he means to say "NO".The courage to say the
appropriate words at the right time will make his peer take his words
for real when he objects to their suggestion instead of applying
unnecessary pressure on him and make him do things he will later
regret.
Happy Parenting...
Kazeem.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Why Children Lie
Have you ever been enraged when your children lie to you even when the lie is
so obvious?
Well, the truth is that most children lie and they get on their parents' nerves
when they do so.
The question that begs for an answer is: "Why do children lie?"
Children lie for many reasons and in different circumstances.
They lie simply because the adults,especially their parents,do not allow them to tell the truth about the circumstances they are in at that moment in time.
When a child truthfully declares that she does not like her brother and the mother becomes furious ans spanks her for speaking the truth,what the mother is indirectly saying to the poor girl is that the girl should lie and keep her truth to herself because the world is not ready to accept it.
Children lie in self-defence because they had been punished for speaking the truth at one time or the other.
Children tell lies to stop their parents from interrogating them on matters they feel parents have already known the answers to.
Children also lie to reveal what they would like to be or do.You as a parent need to react positively to such lies.
Now that you know why your children would lie to you,try as much as possible to listen to some of the bitter truths they are always ready to release,if given the chance.
Your children will only learn whether to lie or tell the truth from your reactions to their
expressed honest feelings.
Happy Parenting...
Kazeem
so obvious?
Well, the truth is that most children lie and they get on their parents' nerves
when they do so.
The question that begs for an answer is: "Why do children lie?"
Children lie for many reasons and in different circumstances.
They lie simply because the adults,especially their parents,do not allow them to tell the truth about the circumstances they are in at that moment in time.
When a child truthfully declares that she does not like her brother and the mother becomes furious ans spanks her for speaking the truth,what the mother is indirectly saying to the poor girl is that the girl should lie and keep her truth to herself because the world is not ready to accept it.
Children lie in self-defence because they had been punished for speaking the truth at one time or the other.
Children tell lies to stop their parents from interrogating them on matters they feel parents have already known the answers to.
Children also lie to reveal what they would like to be or do.You as a parent need to react positively to such lies.
Now that you know why your children would lie to you,try as much as possible to listen to some of the bitter truths they are always ready to release,if given the chance.
Your children will only learn whether to lie or tell the truth from your reactions to their
expressed honest feelings.
Happy Parenting...
Kazeem
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