We Have GOT to Do Better

Children are suffering.

Parents are not parenting.

Children should not be the money maker.

Parents shouldn't have a favorite child.

Children should feel safe.

Children should be able to handle confrontation in a positive way because parents should be teaching this.

Parents don't handle confrontation in a positive way, therefore, the point above is interesting to say the least.

Children should be children, not raising their siblings.

We need to teach children to play.

Children need to be given a voice.

Parents need to teach children healthy ways to deal with anger.

Parents need to stop telling children to fight.

Children need to know they are loved.

Children shouldn't feel like a burden.

Parents should teach children to care for their own basic needs and then relinquish the duties as the time comes. It is not the responsibility of a child to be their own caretaker.

Parents need to be actively engaged in the lives of their children.

Children shouldn't be raising themselves.

Parents should learn how to communicate without yelling and always blaming someone else. Children are looking/listening and unfortunately, they are learning this is the way to get through life.

 Parents need to be involved in education.

Parents need to love themselves a little less and their kids a little more.

Children need to run.

Children need to laugh.

Children need to explore.

Children need boundaries.

Children need parents, not adult friends.

Children need to see healthy relationships.

Children need to know there are people they can talk to in their home.

Children need guidance.

Children need food.

Children need clothing.

Children need shelter.

Children need laughter.

Children have needs and if you have children, you should be the one providing them.

Parents, we have got to do better. Be the better  parent. Set the bar high. Be the example.