We're down to the home stretch now. Can you believe the first semester of school is almost over?!
Time sure fly's when you're having fun:)
In lessons 10 and 11 we covered:
- Fathers and Finances
- Parenting
In lesson 10 we covered the importance and significance of fathers. Believe it or not a fathers role is very critical. The lack of, or complete absence of,a fatherly figure can actually affect a child's behavior. Coming from a household of divorced parents my father was lacking in the day to day life of myself and my eldest brother. He would visit on holidays and have us for part of the summer vacation but it wasn't nearly enough. I read an article last week that said that a child is more likely to lash out and rebel without a fatherly role in the household. They are also more likely to have drug and alcohol abuse and have premarital sex. It's amazing how much the lack of a father can impact the whole family dynamic.
Finances were also stitched to fathers mainly because fathers are the usual breadwinners in the household. No matter the case though of who is "bringing home the bacon" family budgeting is really important. It creates less conflict on how much is spent in certain places. If there is a budget then the money is cut off once the budget is reached. It saves money in the long run which could be used for fun activities or vacations with the whole family later on.
Ahh parenting. There isn't a manual for it. No special coach or teacher available. No quick-fix product that can be sold. Like most things in life this is one of those "practice makes perfect" and "learning by doing" things. I'm not a parent yet but I've seen many a different type of parenting tactic in my life. Active parents are the ones who usually become the most respected by the children. Those parents who really try to be a part of their child's life. Birth order is interesting in parenting as well. The eldest is usually called upon to assist the parent in most cases. The youngest usually gets the most attention from the parents. The middle child or children just tend to be there and have a neutral playing zone. I would know, I am one. I wasn't really ignored but I also wasn't really given as much attention as my younger brother. I didn't mind that much though. I've always enjoyed my space.
Thanks for reading!
xoxo-Hayley
I have a firm belief in the importance of active parenting in general but there is a particular role fathers should play in the lives of their children. Fathers have the opportunity to instill great confidence in their children through the unique father child relationship. Parenting is obviously quite difficult and can be challenging yet can be extremely rewarding. In what ways can parenting be a rewarding experience for individuals? What are your feelings concerning this quote by President Faust, "While few human challenges are greater than that of being good parents, few opportunities offer greater potential for joy."
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