Parents need to be Parents. By Mel Paras

Parents need to be Parents.. By Mel Paras...
 Parents need to be parents!! I know alot of us including myself like to a friend , a buddy a playmate to our kids.. Nothing wrong with that,, But when you have to make the tough , hard line decisions , you need to separate yourself and do it.. Speeches about sex, education, future goals etc.. Are very important.. I',m a easy going guy until I get upset or disappointed.. I have high expectation's for my kids.. Pressure.. sure.. But its not over the top.. I know and we all know how kids are.. We used to be kids many years ago,,Kids need pressure , need deadlines. Need Support , Need communication. We as parents have to display that daily, weekly, monthly yearly.. We are the guides for our kids.. The use of TV, DVDS, VIDEO GAMERS is not the answer.. Too many Parents think My kids are ok.. They have have the gadgets and what not to keep them busy.. Sure.. But nothing will ever replace a true parent ...parenting, talking , getting to know the kids.. our children is the future .. Don't you think we need to spend time with them.. I know I spend alot of time with My Muscle car.. But I don't hesitate one bit to support my kids activities, Spelling Bees , School performances.. Field Trips Pep Rally's , Football games.. I make time , because those moments I share with them is bu idling bonds and creating great memories that my kids will share when they grow up and become a great parent like me.. I know I hear the stories My parents didn't do that for me, or what not.. Same with me.. I had a work alcoholic Gung ho Navy dad.. Who cancelled shore duty to go to sea all the time.. I had a Mama who was Left with all the demands of being a great mama.. BUT kid's NEED BOTH POINTS OF VIEW.. How to be a man.. How to treat women ,, How to work around the house etc.. In today's complex world.. more than ever we need two role models.. Yes,,, Us.. Parents .. we need to be our kids focal point.. their point of information and advice.. My kids love me dearly, but they also know to tell me things.. Right or wrong.. I want them to share their ideas and thoughts.. But we all know kids have secrets . but guess what that's normal;.. Kids are always defiant to authority at time..s Its called generation gap.. But the problem wit me.. I like today's music and stars.. I'm a impatient , and easily bored person.. As much as I like Classic old music.. I love today's new sounds too.. It must drive my kids crazy that papa is too hip.. or as one of my sons friends called me " Gangsta".. maybe because of my Muscle car or the rap tunes I listen too. But believe me.. I'm not afraid to challenge my kids if I see something wrong with their fb postings or attitudes.. I care about my kids first.. I could care less about others.. Because as Parents you should parent your own kids.. If your kid is messing up.. As a parent.. show them the right way,., correct them at that spot.. Screw that time out bullshit.. or psychological games.. Be straight .. Kids respect that better than playing mind games. But that's me. I'm old school. I like to be in your face .. This is how its gonna be..  Its not easy to be a parent , but we have a moral obligation to teach our kids the right way.. Sadly , we have to many parents that think giving their kids all the gadgets and what not.. will teach them to be good.. If anything I see spoiled , entitled lazy kids that have no idea about working hard and earning everything you have. I'm proud of all my accomplishments, I didn't ask or want to ask for help from my parents.. I can proudly say All my Dream Houses , Cars and Wife was due to my own search and journey into life. My advice be a parent and don't leave things to chance.. Parent and teach your kids the way,. Because they are the future. and based on alot of the tragedies happening.. The future is scary!!
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