Over the past few years, I’ve been noticing a growing trend. Let me know if you’ve been seeing this too. The trend I’m seeing is the inability for parents to parent their child. Now, I know that not every parent falls into this category, but it is now becoming a rarity that a parent will actually give a consequence and stick to it.
Too many parents are making excuses for their children. I see this when I give a consequence in class for poor behavior. Many times, but not always, I receive emails, notes, or phone calls explaining away the behavior. Well then, of course the child keeps exhibiting the poor behavior because the parents are allowing it.
Too many parents are making excuses for their children. I see this when I give a consequence in class for poor behavior. Many times, but not always, I receive emails, notes, or phone calls explaining away the behavior. Well then, of course the child keeps exhibiting the poor behavior because the parents are allowing it.
What happened to holding children accountable to their actions? What’s going to happen when these kids enter high school, or get a job? If parents don’t stop shielding their children from accountability, children will never learn how to be responsible adults.
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