Friday, October 22, 2010

The diagnosing of America's Children

Do we really remember how we as children were raised. I'm speaking of the just this last generation, the 1950's. If you ever look at the old Television shows from that era they never refer to an out-of-control child or societal problems that have the child acting in such a disrespectful manner as to cause the parents concern. It seems that last generation was the last time everyone including the child knew it was wrong to be disrespectful. There were no exceptions or conditions in which we could slip through the cracks or challenge a stated fact. This is when children were children and adults were in control.
     The most overlooked fact in today's society is that "it is not the job nor responsibility of the teacher to discipline your children". In theory (which worked for generations up until the 60's no less) your children arrived at school or any social function or event pre-trained, so to speak. nothing was interrupted as it is today because of discipline issue's. Children were seen not heard, there were however windows when the child would have the chance to express him/herself. This to was done in a respectful fashion usually with permission and a stage in which to express. This is not a temper tantrum where the parents have to actually bribe their children to get out of the store. Why is it that today's children are far more insistent than just a generation ago. I'll tell you why, they have been diagnosed and diagnosed and diagnosed and medicated and incorrectly assessed by our Psychologist and Psychiatrist and Physicians that they are pretty well doped-up to the point were they are being prepped for drug use and abuse at a young age. We all know for a fact that the doctors in our society have close knit ties with the pharmaceutical giants that benefit from all of their suggestions and recommendations based on their analysis of  or your children. this is scary in itself. Who remembers the famous medical phrase of not too long ago; "I think I'll get a second opinion." Unfortunately in today's medical circles this same statement has become an insult instead of the comparative analysis value it once  held. Doctor's now take a personal offense to the mere suggestion of a second opinion. They make it seem as if a second opinion would damage this strong, tight patient-doctor bond (that doesn't really exist) almost as if infidelity had occurred. This is what guilt's most parents into accepting the doctors suggestion of medications that can only treat the problem since it hereditary and cannot never be cured. A genetic disposition probably acquired from the parent that is not there! Is how the doctor's diagnose it in today's medical profession In reality you and your child are simply a product something that can be sold a problem as well as a cure. .
   The diagnoses, I can tell you and I wasn't even there...It was some kind of deficiency or disorder right! That's because that is what every child in today's society is being diagnosed with. Attention deficit or Hyperactive something to the effect that it has to be treated in order for the child to remain a part of normal society. This is the hook since this is after all what the parent really want, a normal child it's the reason they are there in the first place.  Just remember the only outlet for the pharmaceutical giants are doctor's and therapist. So chance s are if you visit a Doctor's office you will be prescribed something.
   The real solution...in conclusion the only way to cure any disorder of this nature is to understand the nature of the child not the disorder or the lack of. We all know and understand that that a child will go through their terrible two's. A period in which they learn the demanding nature of the human intellect. When they literally learn to be bad. This is key, this is also the most crucial point in the discipline process since this is were they learn for the first time also what boundaries mean. I mean did you ever see children two and three years old being pushed around in strollers as we do today a generation ago? Set boundaries that your children cannot cross period. Give fair and stern warning as to when things are both going to begin as well as come to an end. I mean reinforce in a child's mind things like "when you turn two your going to have to give up the pacifier". Prepare your children for change don't lie to them or hide the truth they will always resent you for it later. We all as parents seem to forget that one day our own kids will have kids! So be honest and up front in how you deal with your children and you will receive the same in return, for the most part.  Explain things to your children not only what they mean but also how they relate in society. Place value on valuable things teach your children about the things that matter most in our society such as financial responsibility, importance of education and so on. A crystal ball would be a very appropriate gift for parents, at least this way we would get to see we were dealing with future adults and the old-fashioned way did work and still does!

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Christmas is it too early to consider...

          With fall slowly approaching we all tend to think about the holidays.. And when we do think about the holidays nothing makes them complete except the children. The Christmas toy, the single most important aspect in a child's life. To a child this is the culmination of the previous years actions. This will once and for all prove that It was worth it for me to behave. So parents start early and try and get your kids what they deserve as opposed to what you can afford. It is not something new it's merely sacrifice and we can all do it. After all how many of us still remember which presents we received for Christmas even though it was many many years ago?

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Parent - A special kind of person

As I myself live and provide for a child each day I come to see what a Parent means, in the true sense of the word. As a child we seldom realize the sacrifices and true issues behind circumstances. We often misinterpret a lot as we don't have the knowledge nor the experience at such a young age to know the difference. Most important as an adult we must out away childish things and step into the reality of adulthood. The responsibility of maturity comes with both rewards as well as drawbacks. As times seem to get back to what we know as normal we can once again be proud of the Parent a special kind of person. I give my own parents a lot of credit for teaching me the things i needed to know well before I needed to know them, I was prepared. So on this Patriots day I would like to give a special thanks out to all the parents that have done the right thing and remained a part of their children s lives in some way shape or form.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

There actually is a good chance of your teenager becoming a Pro Skateboarder!

Over this past summer my son would not change his mind about his career choice whenever I asked him. He stuck to his guns. "I want to be a professional Skateboarding!" He would always answer gladly. So I did some research of my own and to my surprise I found his choice of careers to be quite interesting. After some light research I found out that Pro Skateboardingis a fast-growing profession. I found it to be the one thing many kids still have in common today and like any other profession if they do show exceptional talent the rewards are always worth it! So take a little time and learn the Professional side of Skateboarding and see if it's something you should support your child in. By taking a few minutes to listen and a little more time to learn a few things about Skateboarding on my own I have to say I do support my son a lot more in his chosen profession. For more info on  Proffesional Skateboarding Click Here!

Sunday, August 22, 2010

The Summer is over and now it's back to school

The Summer was a fun as we knew it. i got to spen a lot of time with my son. I was there when he turned 13, a teenager! I was as happy as he was i believe. we had a lot of fun through playing sports, watching TV, talking, joking all together. To me it was the best summer of my life. The best part is that he has to go back to school not me!

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Cassius The Stock Brocker

Today I showed my son the way stocks work. We may have a stock broker in the making!

Friday, July 16, 2010

Cassius The Cook

So i asked my son what he wanted to be when he grew up. His answer was a little surprising as he wanted to only work for someone and earn a paycheck. I asked about his entrepreneurship to which he responded "it seems like a lot of work". I went on to explain that the satisfaction is well worth it. So we came up with a compromise...I took him to the grocery store and explained to him that he was now in charge of cooking for the both of us. i asked him if he would ever consider becoming a professional cook. He seemed interested and agreed to the deal. I went on to explain to him that he would be in charge of the kitchen in all aspects as if it was his own work space. So far so good!

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Our summer Together

So we have begun our summer together. the boy was successfully dropped off to me and we immediately picked up where we left off as father and son. the effect was also obvious to those close to me as well. many of my associates asked me if something had went well for me as my demeanor had changed recently. On a few occasions I explained that I was now back in the daily presence of my boy. I went on to explain how I liked being with my boy and we how we bonded immediately.  The Summer is upon us and we must have fun!

Monday, June 21, 2010

How am I going to raise my child?

How am I going to raise my child? 
        If this is a question for potential as well as future parents. Then fear no more! Seems the only logical way to raise a child in a world gone GREEN would be Organically! Take a quick look into this new and proven method being used everyday by parents worldwide.For a little more information Click Here!  
Here you can clearly see the benefits of raising a healthy child, both physically and mentally. a lot of the methods mentioned i personally endorse as well as practice. So take it from me and raise them Organically! 

The other parent

I have been personally asked to address the following issue by quite a few parents in my community.
***Is the other parent competent? Are you co-parenting with someone who is mentally ill or a substance abuser? *** If so then Click Here and immediately start to regain control of the situation.

The store screamers!

Is it me or does anyone else in Tucson hear the way children throw tantrums when they don't get what they want by full blown screaming and crying which happens now in most major stores and restaurants here in town in frequent. Whats next throwing things ?

How to get any child to listen...

I know most of you think the title itself is an impossible that should not even be mention more less actually indulged. The scariest word in the title of course is any child since most of us feel we can get our own children to listen. A few keys to success are still basic as well as time proven. Remember the children don't change; the times and environment do. Yet like adults virtually every child is unique so there is no one way to deal with every child. every child should be dealt with accordingly and this means taking the time to get to know your kids first. As with a skill the more you know about it the more confident you become in doing it repeatedly. I honestly don't know to this day if I as a child was able to deceive my mother (and she wont admit it!) simply because she knew me better than i knew myself at that time. I was the child and she was the adult, there was hierarchy in my home. I was her child and like with everything else she owned she knew me inside out. The best piece of advice i can give you is to start learning while they're young! The older they get the harder it is to form any kind of bond between the two of you. This is Cassius' Daddy signing off and remember... GET TO KNOW YOUR CHILDREN!

Friday, June 18, 2010

In now have a teenager

My boy turned 13 this year and I remember as a 13 year old myself how much this means to boy. The first inkling of manhood, the age where you can finally start asking about cars, cologne and shaving. Oh yeah and girls, all of a sudden they seem to take on a new light, at 13 you no longer want to punch her in the back and take off running like you did at 12...things are changing. I figure I'll up his responsibilities a little more, add a few more chores to his list and loosen the noose and let my baby boy go a little further in this world alone.

Monday, June 14, 2010

Single Father - statistics

Where can I get statistics on Single Fathers here in the US? Does anyone know, the info would be greatly appreciated...

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Child Rearing

Can a certain type of child rearing become obsolete? should we let our kids raise us now?


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Tuesday, June 8, 2010

what is the definition of a good father

can anyone tell me the defiinition of a true father...anybody? JUst want to know how close i am personally.

Friday, June 4, 2010

poor fran

I knew she was wearing the pants in the relationship for some reason. Now we all know...

Thursday, June 3, 2010

How can I as a father use the court system to my advantage

i live in AZ and i have an issue of custody pertaining to my son. As a disabled citizen how can i deal with family court system here in AZ. Or better how do i deal past all the "mother" biased settings they have here in Family court?

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Visitation

Should child support be taken into consideration when it comes to Visitation?

Sunday, May 30, 2010

I was wondering if anyone else had a hard time with custody issues

I personally had a real difficult time with child custody issue's. I prevailed but it cost a lot, I mean in ways like.. financially, psychological, Spiritually, I have lost my self within the battle . I no longer have a definition of my own. I am known only as Cassius' Daddy