Parenting the Body, Mind, and Spirit
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Before I decided to write this book, I asked myself the simple question, “Why do you think you are qualified to write a book on raising children?” I have no formal training in child development. I have no degree in psychology or other child development type education. But, I do have three kids and I do observe other parents and their kids. Then, I asked myself, “Why should I write this book?” I look at the degradation of our social values, the delinquent and sometimes lethal behavior of our youth, and decided much of it was rooted in poor parenting. It appears to me that there is a self-centered attitude that increases with each generation. As parents, we must put the children first, and not our own selfish desires. I am a child of the “post war” era (WWII) and was raised in the 50's when everyone my age and older looks back with fond admiration and says, “Those were the good ole days.” The popular television show that ran from 1952 to 1966, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, exemplified the life style standard then. Today, it seems that the sitcom The (Ozzy) Osbournes from 2002 to 2005 portrays the accepted modern standard. For anyone that has a computer and is so inclined to “Google” the titles listed, episodes of both programs can be played for you to review. If you did not ever see an episode of The Osbournes in real time, be warned that the uncensored tapes are full of strong expletives in just about every sentence uttered. It is this seemingly digression in family interaction that disturbs me and prods me to write my opinions and experiences here. There are plenty of examples of children from bad family environments turning out to be good citizens, raising a strong family, and contributing to society. These are fortunate for all of us. If you reflect on your upbringing and believe your parents were not the parents they should have been, then you are blessed with a vision and reflection that can only make a stronger person out of you. I hope my reflections and recommendations will instill confidence in you and help nurture your journey.
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This book focuses on parenting the three elements of the human: the body, the mind, and the spirit.
Traditional parenting skills have been abandoned or conveniently forgotten. Social pressures have detoured many self-respecting parents down a one-way street of irresponsibility. Within these pages are tried and true child-rearing principles that have sustained mankind for centuries and many generations. There is an old saying that if it ain't broke, don’t fix it. Modern social architects have attempted to do that for several generations, and the mass media has fallen in lock-step with their ideas.
Why do we have children suing parents? Why do we have school administrations punishing the victims in school mishaps and giving less punishment to the perpetrator? Why do we have school administrators and teachers afraid to punish a student for fear of a lawsuit? Why do we have television productions in both cartoon and real life formats that show children disrespecting their parents as a norm in everyday life? I want you to engage your God-given talents with regard to raising children. It is through strong family units that we can return our society to a respectable community. It is through good parenting and taking responsibility for the children we give birth to that there can be a civil society.
About the Author
Pat Corbett and his wife, Linda, have been married for twenty-three years; He is the father of three children and a practicing architectural engineer specializing in mechanical and electrical systems for buildings. He and his family are active members of the Episcopal Church in Buda, Texas.