Dr LeCrone
05-21-2006, 10:05 PM
As a result of exposure to many evidences of child abuse, research has centered on the need for good parents and has considered the qualities that make an ideal parent.
From the studies conducted so far, a primary concern has been voiced for strengthening the family unit. Our society must recognize the complexity of relationships, needs and goals within the family. And training must be developed to provide strategies for working with families.
Dr. T. Berry Brazelton has long been a proponent for adequate bonding. He has encouraged industry and mothers to stay with their newborn for at least six months, until bonding has been established.
Psychologists have tried to provide basic information about the developmental stages of children and to cite ways to respond to certain behavior within those stages. For example: A 4-year-old’s lying or bragging must be viewed differently from the same behavior of a 12-year-old. The 4-year-old is testing reality; the 12-year-old is displaying inadequate coping mechanisms.
Ways to improve the quality of life can be taught:
To adolescents in school.
To pregnant women and their families.
To foster and adoptive parents before adoption.
To parents at critical points.
Parent education can be disseminated through the media, through church and public schools, through community agencies and through cultural groups.
The main concern is for change in public attitude. In the past, parent education was aimed solely at low income groups. Society is starting to accept that the needs for parenting skills cut through all social strata.
Most parents have undertaken the role with naïve expectations and limited knowledge. Unless they had a role model in mind, many couples had little knowledge of parental responsibilities. As one parent told me, “The instructions didn’t come with the package.” She then explained her frustrations and feelings of inadequacy in coping with a child who didn’t meet her expectations.
Since our society is comprised of the majority of both parents at work, information about child rearing and the qualities of good parents should be a major concern. Particularly, this should be a concern if we are to stop child abuse. Research has proven that an abused child is more likely to grow up to abuse his own children. Medicine, education, psychology and sociology and working together to stop child abuse.
All would-be parents need to be aware that a child’s self-esteem is shaped early in life and should be aware that among other things the ideal parent:
Recognizes the importance of being a good model for the child’s healthy development.
Demonstrates self-control and maturity.
Is able to establish and maintain meaningful relationships with others.
Provides unconditional love to the child.
Seeks help if necessary from the school, church or other professional resources if they encounter difficulties that persist.
Harold H. LeCrone, Jr., Ph.D. Copyright 1986
From the studies conducted so far, a primary concern has been voiced for strengthening the family unit. Our society must recognize the complexity of relationships, needs and goals within the family. And training must be developed to provide strategies for working with families.
Dr. T. Berry Brazelton has long been a proponent for adequate bonding. He has encouraged industry and mothers to stay with their newborn for at least six months, until bonding has been established.
Psychologists have tried to provide basic information about the developmental stages of children and to cite ways to respond to certain behavior within those stages. For example: A 4-year-old’s lying or bragging must be viewed differently from the same behavior of a 12-year-old. The 4-year-old is testing reality; the 12-year-old is displaying inadequate coping mechanisms.
Ways to improve the quality of life can be taught:
To adolescents in school.
To pregnant women and their families.
To foster and adoptive parents before adoption.
To parents at critical points.
Parent education can be disseminated through the media, through church and public schools, through community agencies and through cultural groups.
The main concern is for change in public attitude. In the past, parent education was aimed solely at low income groups. Society is starting to accept that the needs for parenting skills cut through all social strata.
Most parents have undertaken the role with naïve expectations and limited knowledge. Unless they had a role model in mind, many couples had little knowledge of parental responsibilities. As one parent told me, “The instructions didn’t come with the package.” She then explained her frustrations and feelings of inadequacy in coping with a child who didn’t meet her expectations.
Since our society is comprised of the majority of both parents at work, information about child rearing and the qualities of good parents should be a major concern. Particularly, this should be a concern if we are to stop child abuse. Research has proven that an abused child is more likely to grow up to abuse his own children. Medicine, education, psychology and sociology and working together to stop child abuse.
All would-be parents need to be aware that a child’s self-esteem is shaped early in life and should be aware that among other things the ideal parent:
Recognizes the importance of being a good model for the child’s healthy development.
Demonstrates self-control and maturity.
Is able to establish and maintain meaningful relationships with others.
Provides unconditional love to the child.
Seeks help if necessary from the school, church or other professional resources if they encounter difficulties that persist.
Harold H. LeCrone, Jr., Ph.D. Copyright 1986