Life affords no greater responsibility, no greater privilege,
than the raising of the next generation.
~ C. Everett Koop
The next chapter for my blog is Chapter 4 - Child Socialization Strategies and Techniques. This chapter particularly hit home because of the on-going stress I have with my 8 year old.
Almost as long as I can remember, she has been a very strong-willed child that has been the hardest for me to parent. I have taken her to counselors, had blood work done and have other parents talk to her but it always seems that it eventually comes back to her misbehaving to mainly me and her sister is nothing to blame but her own desire to be good or not. As I researched this chapter, I found the below items to be very useful to me. The more I have looked, the more I realized there is information out there for exactly my situation.
Family Matters Parenting Magazine - This site has numerous sections for assistance. It provides information about problems you may be having but also inspirational quotes and poems.
Livestrong Website - This site really surprised me as I only thought of it as a cancer support site. But it is so much more than that! It offers great information on healthy eating, getting fit, family health, weight management and so much more!
Reducing Behavioral Problems Through Functional Communication Training
Difficult Children by Gene Bedley
Difficult Children, some times need probation
If I don’t get help I’ll need a vacation.
Difficult Children, both stubborn and defiant,
Their every move is less than compliant.
If I don’t get help I’ll need a vacation.
Difficult Children, both stubborn and defiant,
Their every move is less than compliant.
Difficult Children, view school a different way,
Their desire for attention challenges my day.
Difficult Children, fit every description
I’ll go anywhere to find a prescription
Difficult Children, they’re hard to endure
They cause me to dig deep to find a cure.
Difficult Children, add to my load,
Making poor choices as they travel life’s road.
Difficult Children, have blind spots galore,
Increasing their options only adds pain and more.
Difficult Children, some days you’d expel Perhaps they are gifted, only time will tell.
Difficult Children, are absolute stress,
They’re really my teachers, it’s only a test.
Difficult Children, impulsive and bold,
Their history and future are yet to unfold.
Difficult Children, from difficult domains
Love, logic and limits will produce daily gains
Their desire for attention challenges my day.
Difficult Children, fit every description
I’ll go anywhere to find a prescription
Difficult Children, they’re hard to endure
They cause me to dig deep to find a cure.
Difficult Children, add to my load,
Making poor choices as they travel life’s road.
Difficult Children, have blind spots galore,
Increasing their options only adds pain and more.
Difficult Children, some days you’d expel Perhaps they are gifted, only time will tell.
Difficult Children, are absolute stress,
They’re really my teachers, it’s only a test.
Difficult Children, impulsive and bold,
Their history and future are yet to unfold.
Difficult Children, from difficult domains
Love, logic and limits will produce daily gains
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