Parenting

I really enjoyed this weeks topic: parenting. I love to hear different theories on the best way to praise, discipline, and raise kids. The theories that we learned about teaches parents to recognize a behavior that a child is exhibiting, identify the child's true need, then learning ways the parents can meet the child's needs. For example, a child may be very touchy and physical with others to the point that it is irritating. A parent can recognize this behavior and identify that the child wants attention and physical contact. Then, his or her mother and father can provide the physical contact the child feels is missing from his or her life. The discussion we had concerning this theory made me think about my own younger siblings. Their behavior has new meaning now and I feel more confident in my ability to help them get their needs met instead of just getting frustrated. I also feel like learning this theory has made me a better babysitter and nanny. Kids behave much better and have a lot more fun when they feel that they are taken care of and considered important.