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This is so sad. Of course every new parent has a learning curve but most of us read everything we can get our hands on about child care, talk to experienced parents and make every effort to start our children off on the right foot. This is also why so many people are eager to adopt children as young as possible so long term damage isn't in place by the time we come into our children's lives.
My daughter is due next month and reality is beginning to set in. She has so many questions and doubts. I remember that feeling.
Unfortunately being a parent is the most important job in the world and yet requires no training. Many take the time to train and educate themselves. It's just a great big ojt experience
I knew nothing about babies when I became pregnant. Luckily, I had nine months to read everything I could and take two different classes. Of course, all of the books in the world can't truly prepare you for the real thing, but it certainly helps.
There are some things which we can be prepared for and there are some things which you dont know until you experience them. In my case, I read so many books, articles, talked to other parents etc. While it did help prepare me in terms of what to expect, there are 100 more things I wasnt prepared for. As to helping them grow and thrive, its also work in progress.
Its probably a little harsh to say 1/3rd of Americans dont know what to expect.
Taking the class on what to expect and what to do prior to the birth was a major help. It was still such a learning experience with our first born. Baby #2, who is 4 months old, was a much easier time. The biggest issues with #2 was trying not to push the milestones too early, if we forgot exactly when #1 hit them.
Many of my students become mothers when they are very young. I would say that very few of them know anything about child development, pre- or post-natal. What they "know" is mostly old wives tales that they are told by the other women in their families. The most startling thing is that they think that little babies can be bad.
Many of my students become mothers when they are very young. I would say that very few of them know anything about child development, pre- or post-natal. What they "know" is mostly old wives tales that they are told by the other women in their families. The most startling thing is that they think that little babies can be bad.
I've heard that from teachers. One told me there is a whole lot of child abuse that is never reported. Very often the very young mothers get new boyfriends after the baby is born and now you have another 16 or 17 year old trying to discipline a baby. The young step "father" will decide that its time for potty training when the baby is barely one years old and sees accidents as defiance.
Interesting, and yet very disheartening. I don't recall reading a single baby/infant book during my first pregnancy. A lot of the things I ended up doing came naturally to me as I observed them when my mother had my sister. I practiced AP before AP became a new, popular thing to do. It just seemed natural to me.
I hate studies like these.. one third of parents...
Did they literally go door to door and ask people or get 500ppl (who could be like-minded) and survey them and come to the conclusion?.. yep the 2nd one.
"Four out of 10 infants born in the United States do not form a strong bond with either parent, and they will pay for that the rest of their lives." -B.S. statement how would they know that?
"40 percent of infants in the U.S. live in fear or distrust of their parents,"- more B.S. I can't take this article seriously.
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