Went to a Parenting Class

I went to a parenting class offered for free by the city on a topic that caught my interest, after dropping my kid off at daycare. It was a 2-hour lecture, but time just flew by. More people showed up than the registered capacity, so they had to move it from a small room to a large auditorium, which goes to show it was quite an interesting topic, not just for me! It was surprising to see about 3-5 men there as well. What I learned was: While you can't ignore a child's innate temperament, how you raise them makes a difference. Respectful parenting during infancy and early childhood is important, and the parenting approach during that time can influence them into adolescence and young adulthood. You need to know the difference between acceptance and permissiveness, even while being respectful. Parenting is indeed about repetition and patience! Fighting to all you parents raising your kids!