We have all heard the wise words - Nothing good happens after the words "watch this" and "hold my beer" are spoken. First of all, that is a lie. Now, it may not be good for the person saying the words, but it usually means something hilarious for the rest of us is about to go down.
I feel like in today's society, parents everyone are saying, "Hold my kid," while we all just sit back and watch. The problem is, it isn't nearly as funny. Sure, the parent might get a shot to the junk, but usually it's from a meltdown/tantrum that we all first have to listen to. Seriously not as fun. But alas, I see it all the time. I hear it. My husband hears it. There's this whole mindset that parents just have to birth them, feed them, and get them to someone else - daycare, preschool, school, aftercare, just not with them. As teachers, my husband and I have heard continually that it's our job to teach, and "that's why I bring them to you." Ok, yes, it is a teacher's job to teach. The job is to educate students in courses that will benefit them in the future. And moreso, as educators, we do want to impact lives in more than just their academic abilities. Teachers desire to mold our youth into caring, smart, thoughtful, helpful, leaders. The problem lies in the hand off, and the mentality that goes behind it. Parents should be the first teachers. Letters, numbers, manners and common courtesy are better accepted by children when it comes from the home. The next problem that arises is that parents today were raised by parents who decided to listen to Dr. Spock and his poppycock. (See, rhyming. A thing taught to children.) So parents today don't understand how to handle children. They were brought up with "do what feels right to you" instead of, "Timmy, let's sing the ABC's." Parents are handing off their children to others to raise them. Why? Ok, I give, some parents just plain aren't good at parenting. But they should work to improve instead of just handing off the "chore" of their children. You can't tell me that all these bad parents had kids that were surprises. Parents need to step up to the plate. It's difficult to raise good kids. It's difficult to teach them anything. When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Too bad we don't have enough tough parents out there. I understand that many parents are working outside the home. I understand the limited time with children. But that just means you need to take another step and work a little harder. Kids need to know where you draw the line. They need to have expectations. It's interesting. I hear a variety of things from a variety of people. Parents, aunts, grandparents, teachers, and others that all have come to the same conclusions. When you put in the work (also known as being the bad guy) when kids are young, there is less work to do as you get older. I sure hope that's true. I feel like I work myself to the bone for my kiddos these days. I hope that as they grow up, there is less work to be done. So why doesn't everyone work this way? So many people are all too willing to let the schools do the work. Parents are content with other people raising their children. I'm sorry, but I don't know this teacher or their mindset. What things could they be teaching my children that I don't want them to learn? Ok, I've given my two cents. Parents, I beg you, stop letting other people raise your children. Stop letting society decide your child's moral values. Step up to the plate. Work hard. Be the parent they want and need.
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