As the publisher and editor of a newsletter for and by parents of disruptive and addicted adolescents for five years, I know I was not alone with my struggles. Things seem only to have become more challenging for parents in recent times. It is my belief, after studying such problems and talking to many parents who have fought similar battles, that part of the solution to making our families become united and strong is for our children and our society to begin to again recognize the leadership roles parents have and to reinstate the respect for parents that was evident in the past. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sadly, any parent with a difficult or challenging child is defined as a bad parent.
Parents lose self-esteem.
This attribute we see as essential for our children, is even more essential for parents. It is the conviction that one is competent to live and worthy of living. The day is not to remind children only, that parents deserve and require respect. Each person willing to sign a proclamation and show their support will help attain our common goal of increased well-being of parents, youth and children. Together, a national resource for communities fighting substance abuse.