Ok I’m not a perfect parent and I don’t pretend to be. I do know that our job as parents is to raise our children to become better people then ourselves. If you as a parent, notice your child struggling, wouldn’t you then try to understand and help encourage improvement? I strongly believe that the problem with today’s youth is that we’re not paying as much attention as we should. In doing so, we do not understand the full scope of a childs issues and how to address them. My son will be a better man if I can encourage him to better himself, and never fall through the cracks of a mediocre society.

Psychology is not just about crazy people and shock therapy. Psychology is about understanding the nature of the mind. How are you to understand your child’s needs, if you don’t have a full understanding of what’s going on in their head. Nobody is perfect. Not everyone has the time with such demanding work schedules to pay attention to a child’s little mind. Truthfully some kids need more encouragement then others. But some of them might periodically need a nudge. My recommendation to you is to have an open mind. Don’t be afraid to admit you might in fact be wrong. Be the encouraging parent at events. Get involved! Ask lots of questions! Our minds are indeed sponges, we are constantly learning. Yes, from our mistakes too. A child’s social event is not so much for socializing as it is for watching them learn and grow. Be there for support and encouragement should they need it! Thanks for listening.

J. Ryba 29July2010