If your child has certain special needs issues and is invited by a friend to a play date, try to include them as much as possible in environments where they have the best chances of success. If a play date would be more successful at home, you may accept the invitation but ask if it is OK for them to come over to your house instead.
Animal Abuse Linked to Child Abuse
Parents who neglect or abuse animals frequently subject their own children to similar hardships. Sometimes these guardians treat their children with actual abuse and other times they neglect them with poor living conditions. For example, Indiana parents faced felony charges after authorities reportedly discovered their two children as well as three dogs languishing in their filthy home. According to news sources, officials first found a tethered dog that was deprived of food and water outside the home. Upon entering the couple’s residence, investigators reportedly found a 3-month-old boy lying near piles of feces, trash, and rotten food. They also found a half-clothed toddler and two additional dogs. In another case, Illinois authorities found 40 parasite-ridden dogs languishing amid 6 inches of feces on property occupied by an Illinois parent. According to news reports, officials responding to neighbors’ concerns found the sick and emaciated dogs confined to filthy animal carriers before confirming that three children—ages 3, 10, and 15—lived in the horrific conditions as well. If you witness abused or neglected animals in your neighborhood, report it immediately. You may end up saving children along with the animals.
Cycle of Violence: Children & Animal Abuse
Children who abuse animals are often displaying signs that they are victims of physical, mental, or sexual abuse. As a child’s anger escalates as a result of the continued abuse, he or she may ultimately lash out against humans. When a child matures and becomes a parent, the person’s anger is often vented upon his or her own children, continuing the cycle of violence. If you hear of a child that abuses an animal, seek help for them right away.
Teens and Drugs
Teens are up to 50% less likely to use drugs if they learn about the risks of drug use from their parents.
Appreciate What You Have
Value your present moments with your kids. They grow up fast.
Abduction Prevention: Communication
Reassure your children that it’s OK to tell you anything no matter what. This is true even if a person made them promise not to tell their parents or threatened them in some way.
Y3K Tutor In Your Home Golden Rule for Living: Fight Prevention
Y3K Tutor In Your Home Golden Rule for Living: If you hurt someone accidentally, let them know it was an accident and apologize.
Most fights occur because this rule is not followed. Kids often fight others because they think that the other kid is attacking them. The reality often times is the “attacker” accidentally hurt the “victim” and never acknowledged that it was accidental. The “victim” then retaliates and attacks the “attacker”. The “attacker” then feels that they are being attacked. At this point major fights can occur. The simple solution is to recognize a mistake happened and apologize for it.
Scoliosis
Have your children checked yearly for scoliosis. If caught young, it can be very treatable. If caught too late, it can be devastating.
Divorce and Children
It is hurtful when one parent says bad things about the other in front of a child. Divorce can be rough but remain positive. Remember no matter how you feel, children want to love both parents.
Divorce
When parents divorce, the children always suffer. Explain to your kids that both parents love them and that it isn’t their fault.