Parenting

                  These days it seems people are not as strict with their kids as they used to be. It almost irks me when I see parents victims of their own child's tantrums. I believe that parents must take control of their children, and in a way "show them who's boss". Although I believe that punishment is a necessary technique to raise a child, I think that traditional methods of sending kids in to their rooms is now ineffective. With all the technology its almost a privilege to be sent into their rooms. Although this problem can be solved by taking away all the play things that are in the room. My friend John's mom keeps track of his grades through the sapphire system, seeing that he was doing very poorly in Pre-calcusus she took away his computer, pretty much this forces him to do work since he has nothing else to do. Parents need to show how the superior is and not give into their child's way every time just because they do not want to deal with the short-term annoyance; this will ultimately form a long-term spoiled child. Parents should hold high esteems but they should keep it realistic. My mom used to watch kids for a family friend. The dad when picking up the kids would always ask if the kids were well-behaved; if so at the end of the week he would give his son a toy car of his choice. I thought this was a good trade, behave and be rewarded. My parents however did not raise us like this, my mom played the bad cop, and my dad the good cop. My mom ruled with an iron fist, she was not afraid to discipline us with her fist; she did not beat us but enough to make us remember. My dad was the person to go to after being discipline by my mom. When I am a parent I will send my kids to many of after school classes to take up their time while being proactive. I would do this because this way they have less time to play video games and spend time on unnecessary things (I learned this due to my own experiences). I would expect the best from my kids but if it is something that they have seriously put time and effort but still can not accomplish their goal; I will be satisfied that they tried.