Parenting Should Be A Pleasure

Anne Frank once said that "Parents can only give good advice or put them (children) on the right paths, but the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands."

As a parent of two grown girls, I can assure you that under most circumstances, parents can have a huge impact on the growth and development of their children. And yes, you can put them on the right path, and keep guiding them back to the right path each time they stray. Sometimes though, regardless of your diligent efforts to keep them on the straight and narrow, they still stray. Obviously, it is easier to redirect small children than it is to redirect teens, or young adults. The trick lies in learning how to respond to your child in a fashion that is "age appropriate" for your individual child. This is often more easily said than done, especially when you are so entrenched in the situation. So, with all of that said, hopefully I can offer some neutral, situation specific, and realistic suggestions for you to put into practice with your child. I welcome your questions and thoughts.
Happy Parenting!