Parenting

Parenting
　
Ok I was speaking with one of my close girlfriends this morning and we got on the conversation of her godchild. She is in conflict with herself due to the fact that she wants the best for her godchild, however she feels like she is the only one that is really pushing for better from him. I explained to her, she can only do but so much. If the child's parent isn't instilling the best values in their child 9x out of 10 that child will become a menace to this society and we (the people) will have to deal later in life with them. A parent is suppose to show the value of work ethic and having human decent values in life. There are "red rules" and "blue rules" in life and the adults in children lives are suppose to explain the difference.
I mean yes, I do not have children and I am not saying I was the easiest child for my parents to raise, however… I will say my parents feelings always popped into my mind when I was doing something that was not right. You see not only was a raised to be a decent human I have a conscious.. That is the difference with a lot of children now a days. A lot of parents want to be their children's best friend instead of the disciplinarian. That comes with a very high cost. If you are out clubbing, gossiping and who knows what else with your children; when they turn around and do something that you disapprove of how can you chastise? I understand some people have had their children young for one reason or another, but you decided to keep that child and with that acceptance comes responsibility. The tv, friends and certainly not the state can raise your children. We have other cultures out there that are beating our US children in everything academic and we (that being parents and stepparents and extended family) have to do better. We have to have open communication between all adults involved because ultimately when you die these children are our legacy. Lets try not to leave them with debits and uncertainties in this world, but rather assets and confidence. Lets demand more, attend parents teachers night like a lot of our parents did with us in the past and if your parent did do this break the cycle! Ask if there is homework, have family time and discuss dreams and current events happening within the family, talk finances, prayer etc.. CUT OFF THE T.V. for a few hours and bond. Forge a better parent and child relationship, not necessarily best friend but an understanding I am your ultimate go to on this earth.
Lets do better people for the children, for our future for ourselves.. Positive input is always welcomed…..