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FAMILIES IN THE NEWS--THE BLOG
Worst Parents in 2008? Cast your vote here...
I wish I could say it was a bad year for bad parents, but here they are in all their underwhelming glory! From the mother starring her 13-year-old daughter in porn, to the rapist father who thinks it wrong for him to be locked up when his daughters got to have his babies, to the mother who beat up and threw her child into a street in front of an SUV...we've got a few of the worst parents in 2008 listed here.  Click here to view and vote for the 9 worst parents nominees!

FAMILIES THAT INSPIRE--THE BLOG
A Parent's Love Lives on Through Children
This was the most popular post of 2008 out of all four Parentconsensus blogs. Originally posted on the parenting blog, Things Good Parents Do, it was moved here to Families That Inspire as a more appropriate home for that post. We hope you enjoy it. When you read this parenting post, think about "What in me, do I want to live on in my children? Click here to read "Parents Love Lives on Through Children"



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Parents with preschool kids
Date:October, 31 2008 07:39:56 AM
Forum:Religion Issues
Subject:Daughter doesn't like Sunday school!
I was a childrens pastor for 3 and a half years before moving to a different area of ministry. I can... Read More
 
Parents with lower elementary kids

(Grades K-2)

Date:July, 18 2008 04:09:52 PM
Forum:Homelife Issues--Fun, Rules, Responsibilities
Subject:What home responsibilities does your 5-7 year old carry in the home?
What is reasonable to expect from a child in the way of household responsibilities? Read More
 
Parents with upper elementary kids

(Grades 3-5)

Date:July, 18 2008 05:58:31 PM
Forum:Money Issues--Spending, Saving, Giving
Subject:Saving--how to teach it
Gone are the days of the ritual of bringing the young child to the bank and signing them up for thei... Read More
 
Parents with middle school/ junior high kids

(Grades 6-8)

Date:May, 26 2008 07:28:43 PM
Forum:Money Issues--Spending, Saving, Giving
Subject:High priced clothes
My son will only wear clothes from stores like Hollister, Abercrombie and Buckle. I could get a whol... Read More
 
Parents with high school kids

(Grades 9-12)

Date:November, 7 2008 05:42:38 PM
Forum:Open Forum
Subject:If your teen found $1,000, what would you encourage him or her to do?
I just read this article about a girl who found $1,000 inside a VHS tape at a Salvation army store. ... Read More
 
Parents with young adult kids

(19 - 24 years old)

Date:May, 26 2008 12:40:44 PM
Forum:Money Issues--Spending, Saving, Giving
Subject:Money--How do you cut down on the "money tree"?
My daughter graduated from high school in 2007 and has held a part-time job. She plans to begin a cl... Read More
 
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Submission Date: 2009-01-03
Posted by ST from MS
Tough Love vs. Spanking - Good Argument (Internet)
Most people think it improper to spank children, so I have tried other methods to control my kids when they have one of 'those moments.' One that I found effective is for me to just take the child for a car ride and talk. Some say it's the vibration from the car, others say it's the time away from any distractions such as TV, Video Games, Computer, IPod, etc. Either way, my kids usually calm down and stop misbehaving after our car ride together. Eye to eye contact helps a lot too. I've included a photo above of one of my sessions with my son, in case you would like to use the technique. Sincerely, Yours

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Submission Date: 2009-01-04
Posted by JS from MN
Our families are a gift to us...for a season. Let's make the most of that season. Let our lives be filled with love for these who are gifts in our lives.


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