About
Parents are proving to be incredibly stupid more and more and I don’t know why we don’t collectively slap them for being so dumb. Actually, I think many have already been slapped - the proof of good or bad parenting is in the pudding, as they say, and generally, we’re all still raising kids to be unhappy, unhinged and unhelpful adults.
Everything you need to know about raising smiley, happy people is already ‘out there’ in the world and has been for quite some time. This blog is going to shove it all in your face, bit by bit, issue by issue until you get it.
I know it could take a while.
The rules of my engagement are thus. I will provide some everyday parenting frustrations in no particular order, and then some ideas and options to assist you in managing, coping with and rectifying them. The ideas won’t be mine so don’t blame me (for trying) if it all goes horribly wrong. I’m also going to provide you with some overarching guides and principles in the (idealistic) hope that you’ll formulate a good house-keeping strategy and solidify your ethical practices. Some of them might offend you; but that’s okay because you’ll get over it and really, I don’t care.
I’m not a psychologist, teacher or health professional. Basically, I’m not qualified to tell you how to raise your kids except to pass on information that people who are qualified have written for you, because I know where to find it. Having said I’m not qualified… I have quite a few useless arts degrees (including post grads if that boosts my credibility) and a penchant for philosophy, art, literature and similar posh pursuits.
Oh, and I have a kid.
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