I read my horoscope yesterday and it said "You have what it takes to finally do what you have been wanting to do for so long. You have the discipline to make it work". It was a timely message, as I am on the cusp of publicly speaking for the first time on a topic that is near and dear. Talking to parents about computers, video games and cell phones, ipods, mp3 players and hand help video games. I want to tell parents that they are ruining their kids by allowing them to engage in these activities while ignoring the real people around them and not learning any social skills! I am not an electronic prude. Our kids have always had the latest and greatest video systems, but we have always had limits. The stories I hear every day at work by parents are appalling! Things like: "I can't get them to do homework because they are on the computer" When I suggest unplugging the computer, they look at me with a horrified expression and say they could never do that because then their child would be mad at them!Well, this workshop is the first in what I expect to be a series.
Also trying to get the word out about local Children's Aid Societies. October is child abuse prevention month.
Also want to share feelings about having foster children leave at holidays and come back after. How hard it is to parent with structure and go through hard times, yet not be able to enjoy the fun family times. I think I need a few blogs! Will try to stay organized and on task.
My goal is to use the blog as a journal to record my thoughts. Fairly certain it won't get followed, which is why I feel able to speak candidly. So, to recap: Parenting Workshop, foster children away, strong parenting and tough times.
By the way, how is all of this foster parenting affecting the biological kids? Yet another topic to explore!
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