Talk with kids about tough issues

Raising a child is probably the most wonderful job any of us will ever have, but also one of the toughest.  The reason for this mostly is because through the years the things that we accept in society have changed drastically. We are confronted everyday with a barrage of disturbing things that are difficult for adults to understand, let alone try to explain to children. The sooner you talk with them the better it will be for both of you. Kids are learning about big issues at very early ages, often before they are mature enough to understand most of these complex ideas.  Usually when young children want information and guidance, they turn to Mom & Dad. Then, when they reach the teen years, they will tend to depend more on friends for their information. As a parent, you have the first opportunity to talk with your child about these issues before anyone can fill your child's brain with false information. You need to take the time when they are young, and talk with them as much as you can, especially about issues such as sex, violence, alcohol and drugs. Our Kids want us to talk about difficult issues with them. Just remember, they will not come to us for answers if they feel like we will lay a "guilt trip" on them. They need to feel that they can ask us anything without fear of repercussions and consequence. Be sure you understand the issues before trying to talk to your children about it. If it is something you are not sure about, why not investigate the issue together? Get on the computer and look it up, or head to the library and learn together. Then you can have an educated discussion about it.

That will just about wrap it up for this issue. We will get into more details and specific topics next month. Please do not hesitate to send in your comments or concerns for the next issue of   Dad-E-Zine.

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