Essays about Parenting

All parents have their own ideas on how children should be raised. Some of these parenting styles can have negative repercussions; while others will mold their children to be successful in the future. I have chosen to break them down to three basic parenting styles: Authoritarian, permissive, and democratic. The first style of parenting is…

Equal Responsibility In raising a child, both parents should share equal responsibility. From the start of humanity, it has always been thought that women should take care of the children while the men were the breadwinners. However, things have changed now and both parents have began to take equal responsibilities of their children. Parenting is…

It’s midnight. and the final essay is due the next morning. Surrounded by printouts, notes, and books, he types frantically. Two weeks ago, it seemed that there was plenty of time to get the paper done. Last week, a sick child made it hard to study. Now it’s crunch time. Looking at the clock, he…

Parenthood Growing up into an adult, many individuals believe life will simply unroll the life envisioned as a child. Individuals do not always stop to think about the obstacles one may face as in the different stages of adulthood. For many individuals, parenthood is a naturally expected event in adulthood. Women primarily think of becoming…

Parenting Styles Abstract This paper analyzes various parenting styles based on research by developmental professionals. The four basic patterns of behavior discussed here are authoritarian, authoritative, neglectful and indulgent parenting with the latter two being classified as permissive. Characteristics typical to each of these styles and their effect on parent and child will be explored…

The couple just found out they were expecting their first child. The highs and lows overwhelmed them from the beginning. Doubts crossed through their minds if they would make great parents. The happy event occurred and the day came when the tiny baby was brought home, reality set in they were parents. Being a parent…

The adolescent years can be the most tumultuous, unsure and insecure stage of any person as he goes through a transition from childhood to adulthood. At this stage, the search for self identity is foremost as he tries to figure out himself, his role and relationship to the world. Parents therefore had the greatest responsibility…

Parents are the primary persons who are responsible to teach good values and behavior in children. Parents have different methods on how to transmit their values, skills, behavior, and attitudes to their children. Most parents want their children to do well in school however not all parents are successful in this. When parents have a…

Bad Effect of Accessing Internet Without Parental Guide for Indonesian Elementary School Children’s Socializing Ability in Indonesia INTRODUCTION Background Internet is still an interesting thing that gives many ease and fun for all of people who access it. Because of it, many people in Indonesia from the various ages, various occupations and various situations access…

In the article, “Why Spanking Is a Bad Idea” posted in the Family Education website by the American Academy of Pediatrics states that, “Spanking is a mild form of corporal punishment. ” They mention parents occasionally hit their children when they are stressed, frustrated, or their child has done something wrong. Pediatrics feels that spanking…