One of the messages of Prevent Child Abuse America is, Be a hero to a child- use positive words. This slogan is a powerful statement for parents, and for the community at large. Positive words are vital to building a child s inner strength and optimism for the future. The message is equally important when applied to parents themselves. Offering a parent a pat on the back, a thumbs up , and, most importantly, a helping hand, can serve to remind us all that the incredibly hard work of parenting is vital to our kids, our families and to our community.
Most parents are good parents.
We work hard for our lives, our families, and our kids. We are as patient as we can be, and we are as loving as we can be. It s a hard day, every day, when parenting - whether we go to an office in the morning or spend our hours on the floor playing blocks with a toddler. Parenting sucks up our brainpower, it depletes our stores of energy and puts the squeeze on our adult relationships. But it is also wonderful and rewarding.