hw 58

Melissa Moskowitz was interviewed on parenting in our class. She talked about her kids and how she raises them. As a parent she sets boundaries and limits (TV time, game time) for her kids to follow which is important to do as a parent in order for her kids to “have good habits and moderation in their lives.” She wants to raise her kids as “good citizens” having “strong values” and being “well rounded” individuals. She wants them ‘to explore their worlds” which I believe is something all parents should want for their children, in order for them to have their own perspective on life. She also doesn’t want her children to “emulate “her but wants them to be their own person. Parents should raise their children to be better than them and not make the same mistakes they did while respecting their children' s individuality.

I learned that parenting is very complex. Parenting may be hard for some while it may come natural to others. Regardless choosing to raise children is a life changing decision. That means that a parent now has another person to live for, care about and love. To teach them and guide them through life the best way the see fit. Parenting is a lot of work and it's not always going to be easy. But a parent has to be committed to being the best possible parent they can be for their children. Parents have to be able to provide for the needs of their children and show them unconditional love and want their children to be happy in life.

I learned that every parent has a different style of raising their child. A parent has to figure out their parenting style and techniques based on the type of children they have. They have to pay attention to them to see what will work and what will fail. Parents are always going to be judged for they way they choose to raise their children because everyone has their own ideas and styles. Not every parent is the same just like not every baby is the same. Parenting is a work in progress, it's a tough job but parents should be able to grow with their children.