“I am SO proud of Generation X as adults/parents*”
Vol. 1, No. 13, September 6th, 2010
“Canadian teenagers enjoy more freedom than French and Italian peers, according to a new study published in the Journal of Adolescence. The investigation, which examined how parents fashion emotional bonds and exert behavioural control with adolescents, was led by scientists from the University of Montreal, the Université de Rennes in France and the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Italy.” The findings were to the effect that Italians were strict, French moderate and Canadians lenient. (Source: Science Daily, Aug. 30, 2010)
Fred McFeely Rogers was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. on March 20, 1928. He was the host of the VERY popular young children’s show, titled, “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood”. It focused on a child’s locality and his or her neighbours.Teaching was happening, but it was VERY low key. The show was launched in Pittsburgh in 1967. It was picked up by PBS in a year, becoming a huge hit. Rogers had several trademarks: soft voice, mild manner and cardigan sweaters. Production ended in 2001 and is still available in reruns. He died in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA (from stomach cancer) on February 27, 2003.
SERIES/COLLECTION
Books: “Mister Rogers Talks with Parents”, 1983; “The New Baby” (Mister Rogers’ First Experiences Books), 1985; “Making Friends” (Mister Rogers’ First Experiences Books), 1987; “Mister Rogers: How Families Grow”, 1988; and “You Are Special”, 1994;
Other content: “Many Ways To Say I Love You”.
THE (AUDIO) BOOK
I ask: “How can you take Dr. Mom out of a mother?” I answer: “You cannot!” This said, I give you, “The Merck Manual Home Health Handbook” [Hardcover], with Robert Porter (as Editor), written by more than 200 internationally respected medical experts. It is a comprehensive medical resource. It is simply written. It has been around for more than a century and has sold three million copies and counting. With the current updated edition, it is still a great reference guide in the home.
The point
When it come to child- bearing and child- rearing, Baby Boomers have passed the baton to Generation X. To the question, “How did the Baby Boomers do as parents?” I answer: “Very well thank you…look at these fine young adults. ” However, I do have some words of advice.
Antoinette’s Parenting Suggestions
1. Start with love; and love unconditionally;
2. Pay attention to children, never leave them unattended …not even for a second;
3. Learn to say “No”, as boundaries spell love and use discipline responsibly to teach the notion of consequences; and it is never too early as the ‘time out corner’ can be a teaching tool even with young children;
4. Give your child much thought and ask such questions as: (a) “Who is he or she?” (b) “What is his or her character?” (c) “What are his or her talents?” Feed the particular needs and gifts of each child. But as a parent, if you think it beneficial, regardless of the child’s wishes, it is OK to give them music lessons or Saturday morning extra school.
5. Be an example, not by saying, but by showing: Be a good person with good qualities and instill the same in young people.
Antoinette’s Grand-Parenting Rules
1. Be good grandparents; to this end,
(a) Understand that your adult children are the parents and abstain from offering directions;
(b) Advise when asked; etc.
2. Keep your eyes open; and intervene, if and when, the child is at risk;
Speaking for Baby Boomers everywhere, I say to the adults from Generation X, “I am so proud of you as people and also, I compliment you over your kids -our precious grand-kids of today and tomorrow. Thank you in advance.”
Take it out for a spin and tell me if you agree.
And that’s my thought of the week on books, what’s yours? *
ALP
CREDITS
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September 7th, 2010 at 12:24 am
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September 7th, 2010 at 10:56 am
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September 7th, 2010 at 11:38 am
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