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Why Are We Here?
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There are 5 Types of Parents:
• Those that are doing it right
• Those that are doing it wrong
• Those that are unsure how to do it
• Those that are scared to do it
• Those that don’t careBecause We All Care/The Future of Our Community Depends On Us.
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What is the Definition of Discipline?
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The practice of training others to follow rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience
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What is the Parent’s Role?
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Characteristics Of Parents:
• Loving
• Responsibility
• Accountability
• Role Model
• CommunicatorTo be the Chief Law Enforcement Officer in Child’s Life!
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What is Law Enforcement’s Role?
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Law Enforcement’s role was historically to arrest criminals but today has also morphed into being parents, mentors, and guidance counselors for kids. It’s time for parents to once again be empowered to be the chief law enforcement officer in their kids lives.
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What are some of the differences in parenting today vs. yesterday?
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Society- Social Evolution Has Begun
• Activities – Video Games vs. Playing Outside
• Communication – Talking At Supper vs. Text, Social Media
• Clothes
• Respect or lack of
• Music
• Reality TV – Shows such as Teen Mom, Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Dance Moms, Party Down South, etc.. -
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What if we are parenting through a divorce?
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• Both Parents Must Be In Sync
• Kids Will Play Both Sides Against The Middle
• Expectations At Both Parents House
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What are some of the mistakes I might be making?
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• Hurts To Discipline
• Finding Balance In What You Want For Them And What They Want For Them (My Dream For My Son)
• Parents Are Uninformed On Today’s Resources
• Don’t Keep A Check
• Facebook
• Where They Are
• Who They Are With
• In Person
• On Line