I think it is important to note that the author of the article was made it seem like all parents are uninvolved or permissive, who allow their children to have T.V.'s in their room or watch certain T.V.shows. I don't think this is that case. I think times are changing; the potential for a child to be exposed to sex and violence in the media is rising exponentially, and the economic stress and need for jobs is making it so many parents have no choice but to be uninvolved, authoritarian, or permissive by default because they are not ABLE to be around enough. Of course, many parents who are busy are wonderful, involved, authoritative parents, I am just saying that the media and socioeconomcs are making parents face more challenges.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Week 5
Reading about the topic of parenting and different parenting styles this past week really made me reflect on my childcare experience. The article especially made me remember a few parents that were not very involved with their children. I am certainly not saying that parents who have nanny's or take their children to childcare aren't involved--after all, it takes a village to raise a child. I have, however, nannied for a few parents that were never around for their children.
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I absolutely agree, parents are having a hard time making ends meet in this economy and it is hard to be there 24x7. Being a single mother myself, there isn't anybody else to make sure that my son is doing what he should when I am at work. He has been very responsible and has never given me a reason so far to not trust him and I pray that that day never comes. I feel that I am more of an authorative parent then anything else. I also have learned over the years that you have to choose your battles and not fight everything that they want to do. Kids are just trying to become their own person and if they are not given the opportunity to branch out a little,with boundaries of course, they won't be able to learn who they are. I'm also concerned that I am gone to much with work and school my time is very limited. I just hope that it won't bite me in the end.
ReplyDeleteI also agree that it is becoming increasingly more difficult to be there for children. The economy does play a large part in the equation as well and I think it is a great point to bring up. I do feel that even if you do have a nanny or put your child in daycare (as I have to with work school) it is still your responsibility to manage their exposure to things such as sex and violence in the media. You have to find the right nanny or daycare that is going to hold the same values and rules that you have set for your child. I know this is not always easy and won't always come to fruition, but we still have to try our very best to make these things happen.
ReplyDeleteParents are definitely coming across a different variety of problems today than they were facing 20,30, or so years ago. I think being a parent means actively parenting, not to say having a nanny is a bad thing either because I too have worked as a nanny before, but there's still a line to draw between letting your nanny raise your child, and having your nanny assist in raising your child. It's all very complicated- parenting and all the obstacles to be faced.
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