Who's the Parent you or your Child?

It is quite fascinating today when I see some parentslife until they reach the age of majority which in
letting their child or children tell them (the parent)some states is either 18 or 19 years old (check your
what they want to do or what they're going to do.state laws for accuracy).
Or even what they won't do. Do you let your childReason being once your child reaches a certain age
tell you want they're going to do? I'm from the oldthey will be constantly telling you all the time what
school. Back in the day if I told my parents what Ithey will do or what they will not do and you could
was going to do or want I wanted to do in detail Ifind yourself being intimidated by your own child. You
would have been slapped right in the face and put indon't want that. Your job a parent is shaping and
my place as a child. Yes, it is necessary for childrenmolding your child to become a splitting image of
today to have a say so in their activities today. But,yourself. Hopefully your demeanor and your attitude
by the same token you as a parent have to be theis one that is warm, welcoming and friendly. Your
one shaping, molding and directing your child's life. Untilchildren will mimic your behavior patterns. So if they
your child begins helping take care of the homesee you being considerate and kind they will do the
including but not limited to; paying some of the bills,same. Yet, if they see you clowning and acting a fool
buying groceries, buying their own clothes etc. thentrust me, they will imitate you.
you as the parent have all decision making that's bestI know we have all these child custody laws granting
for your child or children. There are some things ofchildren their rights. Which is cool; but as long as you
course you can let your child decide to a certainare providing the necessities for your child or children
degree. Like if they want to play a particular sport orthen do not be intimidated by the judicial system.
participate in some other extra-curricular activity.Learn the system for your benefit and for the
Some parents today want to be their children friends.benefits of your children.
That's o.k. to a certain degree; there's certain limits;Who's the Parent you or your Child?
and a time and place to be-friend your child. ForYour child or children are an asset to you and not a
instance, say you were both out having fun at aliability. Look, Children are a heritage from the Lord,
store or some place of recreation. But then ifthe fruit of your womb is a reward. Psalm 127:3. If
parental decisions need to be addressed, then don'tyou are struggling with your parental rights and
look to your child to make a decision which is yourresponsibilities sign-up to receive tips on life in general
responsibility as a parent. As a parent today youand I can help you with your parenting concerns.
want to make sure you are in control of your child'sCopyright © 2007 Clark A.