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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:July, 20 2008 07:03:02 PM
Forum:Play, Socialization, Relationships
Subject:What are some good resources, how-to guides for play groups for small children?
First keep in mind that the concensus for the toddler touch is [U]roughness[/U]:eek:Tell her in a so... Read More
 
Parents with lower elementary kids

(Grades K-2)

Date:July, 18 2008 06:13:31 PM
Forum:Media Issues--Internet, Movies, Music, Gaming
Subject:Video gaming limits
My son especially is SO into video games. We've let things get out of hand. He hasn't been outside t... Read More
 
Parents with upper elementary kids

(Grades 3-5)

Date:August, 2 2008 04:51:02 PM
Forum:School Issues
Subject:Teacher child chemistry problem
In this situation if you know that your child is doing their best and the teacher doesn't seem to he... Read More
 
Parents with middle school/ junior high kids

(Grades 6-8)

Date:November, 7 2008 05:10:39 PM
Forum:Media Issues--Internet, Movies, Music, Gaming, Cell phone
Subject:Violent video games and aggressive kids, what to do?
I am not comfortable with my young teen playing violent video games, but honestly, those are the one... Read More
 
Parents with high school kids

(Grades 9-12)

Date:October, 26 2008 07:40:23 PM
Forum:Open Forum
Subject:If your teen found $1,000, what would you encourage him or her to do?
I'm sure at age 16 there are lots of chemical things going on - some common and some not so common. ... Read More
 
Parents with young adult kids

(19 - 24 years old)

Date:August, 19 2008 06:08:39 AM
Forum:Religion Issues
Subject:Disconnected from church
My suggestion...keep loving her through this time and showing her Christ-like behavior. It's in God... 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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