Positive Parenting

This entry was written on Jun 19, 2009 by our Dad Guru John Valadez

“There are two ways of exerting one’s strength: one is pushing down, the other is pulling up.” – Booker T. Washington

When I was a young father my main objective was to provide for my family; as I have grown I realize my main objective is to uplift my family. During these trying times every home needs a leader; someone to rise above the derogatory news and remarks and uplift everyone that surrounds them.
Are you that positive parent?
When you see your children do you provide them with uplifting comments, advice and positive reinforcements? Or, do you constantly dwell on the negative and cut them down at the knees? Which father do you want to be, the positive parent or the negative fathers that constantly ridicule and bring everyone down? The next time you speak to your children try to answer the question: Did what I say lift up my family’s spirits or push them down?
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