Gaining knowledge about a subject requires collecting information through different resources such as: the media, printed articles, web sites and family and friends. Once we have gathered the information and we process it, we are able to make informed decisions. Whether we agree or disagree with the information presented may affect how we parent. The articles chosen touch upon different topics that parents have or will encounter in their experiences with children. Each article provides the reader with information helping them form decisions that are best for parents and children in today’s society. The article, “Why is my 5 year old unhappy?” written by psychologist John Rosemond, reflects a question many parents ask themselves today.
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Technology is being developed to encourage children to eat by enticing them with a video game. Children who eat their vegetables will gain 15 minutes of video time. We are a technical society, but there needs to be a balance between technology and human contact of parents and children. As a former Information Systems Manager/System Analyst, I believe that we need to embrace technology in our children’s lives, as it does exist. We cannot close our eyes to the world, children as well as adults are exposed to technology daily. A sense of balance is required when dealing with technology. A parent’s role should never be replaced with technology, but rather find the equilibrium between technology and communication. Society affects all of us and how we make decisions including parenting decisions. Whether we read about, hear about it or watch it, we are affected by information somehow. As we travel through the years of being a parent and caring for children, we will encounter many things we disagree and agree with, as there is no perfect solution to raising a child. Knowledge and education are the key to making decisions that will benefit the children and
Technology is being developed to encourage children to eat by enticing them with a video game. Children who eat their vegetables will gain 15 minutes of video time. We are a technical society, but there needs to be a balance between technology and human contact of parents and children. As a former Information Systems Manager/System Analyst, I believe that we need to embrace technology in our children’s lives, as it does exist. We cannot close our eyes to the world, children as well as adults are exposed to technology daily. A sense of balance is required when dealing with technology. A parent’s role should never be replaced with technology, but rather find the equilibrium between technology and communication. Society affects all of us and how we make decisions including parenting decisions. Whether we read about, hear about it or watch it, we are affected by information somehow. As we travel through the years of being a parent and caring for children, we will encounter many things we disagree and agree with, as there is no perfect solution to raising a child. Knowledge and education are the key to making decisions that will benefit the children and