Introduction Securely Insecure about being Perfectly Imperfect For Fucks Sake may seem like a harsh title for a book. And maybe you were a little embarrassed to even buy it, or maybe you were a little intrigued because, dammit, the title spoke to you. For whatever reason, I am sure glad that you bought my book. Now, this book is not meant to be rude or crude, it is meant more of a "this must be a joke!" or "are you kidding me?" when it comes to parenting. But even those thoughts don't have the same effect that For Fucks Sake has. Believe me, I don't go around my house in front of my kids saying, oh, for fucks sake, clean up your clothes; for fucks sake, I ran out of milk; oh for fucks sake, this bill is due. Sounds funny, doesn't it? Well, …show more content…
I guess it's a matter of perspective. I mean, what makes for a good mother in today's standards? Is it the mother with the straight A student, or the mother with the most athletic kid, or is it the mother that has the most polite or obedient kids? Well if that's the case, then scratch that, I SUCK! But hear me out. I know I am a total kick ass mother. I am reminded of this from every hug, every smile, and every secret each one of my kids shares with me. My kids run toward me, not away from me, so I know I am doing something right. I view my kids as perfectly imperfect little humans that are learning and growing every single day, and I am okay with that, but, again, it depends on your perspective. We all have our own idea of perfection. Some of us feel successful as parents if our kids are happy, healthy, and open-minded, and others feel their success through well-rounded children in both academics and extra-curricular activities, and then there are those of us are just happy our kids woke up and made it to school on time. I am sure most parents would feel pretty successful at parenting if they had a kid that had strong attributes in academics, athletics, and school in general, since it takes up a big part of their day. But let's face it, no one is perfect; not us, not our kids, and not our spouses; and for the most part we realize that the hard part is
"Pitch Perfect" is a musical comedy film that was released in the United States on Sept. 28, 2012. It was directed by Jason Moore and produced by Elizabeth Banks, Paul Brooks, and Max Handelman. The screenplay for "Pitch Perfect" was written by Kay Cannon and is loosely based on the nonfiction novel of the same name by Mickey Rapkin. The ensemble cast includes the following stars:
In life everyone is going to have to go through struggles and trials, however in times of suffering, having a strong support system and faith can help get through anything. The book is Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. The book is about an Olympic athlete named Louie Zamperini, that joined the military. Louie is captured, and tortured by the Japanese after his military plane crashed. Louie and his fellow prisoners are then tasked with trying to survive the Japanese POW camps. What are the underlying themes of Unbroken? In Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand three themes that stand out in the story are faith, suffering, and friendship.
The waves crashed against the sandy beach of Crusty. Crusty was an island on the northside of ireland that rested quietly in the Celtic Sea. Crusty was quite known by the surrounding masses of land that held tribes of people. All of the different villages knew about crusty, from every angle you could see the big beautiful island and the lush forest that blanketed it. You could ask anyone about it and they’d all tell different stories of the island, each of the stories made their way down bloodlines from great, great grandparents to children and grandchildren. The stories all have their own twist on them that keep them from being exactly alike. But they all have one very important detail in common, crusty the island used to be host to one of
Being a parent is the equivalent of driving down a road in a foreign country. The maps don’t make any sense, directions would be helpful but are sometimes misconstrued, and eventually the frustration has built up enough to cause a break to make room for a good night’s sleep. The end of the road may or may not end where some expected to end up and the scenery might be dismal, but the risk was taken and one can only be happy knowing that they accomplished the task themselves and admire the results of their hard work. So why is it then that a child raised under the very best of circumstances and with lots of love can turn out so abominable and others raised with no support whatsoever become the greatest people history has ever seen? The simple answer is that even though parents may try to do the best for their child, nature is far more important than nurture in the attitude and demeanor of a child when growing up in a modern society.
Hanna Rosin a writer for The Atlantic states in “Mother Inferior” she concentrates on showing how Western style parenting is not considered pathetic as Amy Chau the author of “Battle of the Tiger Mother” assumes. She indicates that the different style of parenting shows how some kids are free willed and take on life learning and making mistakes while others are stuck trying to master one thing without having a choice. She claims that although parents need to push their child to be successful you must give them some control in finding their own likes and dislikes not threatening and belittling the child to motivate them. She gave examples of children who were held to high standards who weren’t comfortable with simply enjoying life. Rosins wanted
Parents should be strict with their children all while making sure they maintain a good emotional, academic, and social well-being for the child. This doesn’t mean nag, or constantly pester your child but be firm and make sure you get your point across. With proper discipline any child can sprout and become a good human in our society but it all comes down to how the child is raised. How will you raise your
...en it comes to their own parenting skills. However, parents want their children to be successful in their adult life and in the future workforce.
What is good parenting? Many think good parenting consists of keeping a close eye on their child but this in many ways can be detrimental to the child. Personally, my mother was not present for most of my childhood. However, it in no way hindered my growth as a child, instead it brought me up and made me very independent at a young age. Similar to reality, literature depicts the complexity of the relationships between a mother and daughter as well. In I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou, Maya’s mother abandons her as a young child and is an inconsistent presence in her life. In Emergence: Labeled Autistic by Temple Grandin, Temple’s mother is constantly devoted to her and gives her the best opportunities possible. While both Maya
It’s easy to say that raising children demands time and effort and being a good parent is complicated. The best way to raise a child for success is to discipline them when it comes to responsibility and respect. Be open to communication with your child. And let them experience new things and express themselves.
middle of paper ... ... outward acts of disapproval when expected to accomplish a task, and seldom follow thru with a given chore. Successful parenting may be judged by many different standards. Raising a child to be a respectful, mature, and independent adult requires a great deal of effort. There are several parenting styles, and not all lead a child to reaching their full potential.
Impossible is just a big word thrown around by little men who find it easier to live in the world they’ve been given, rather than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact, it is more of a misused word that is actually an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration, it is a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing. The fictional universes devised by creative minds, where the superhuman or supernatural coexist with us ordinary people, are not entirely devoid of facts. Many of us are entranced by the mysterious appeal of the strange and unusual and, now more than ever, the superhuman is the subject of some of the most popular TV shows, movies, and books. There is just
Would you have come out different if your parents used a different parenting style? If you are considered “cool” now could you have come out a nerd if your parents would have used a different parenting style? “Parenting style is one of the primary determinants of your child’s outcome whether he succeeds, achieves, meets the challenges, flounders, gives up, or runs from or fails in handling life.” (6) The purpose of this paper is to describe the outcomes, processes, labor, and techniques of parenting in a psychological point of view. Parenting styles are defined as the “manner in which parents express their beliefs on how to be a good or bad parent.” (4) Each parenting style has its weaknesses and strengths. All parents incorporate love and limit in their style of parenting. There are four different types of parenting styles: authoritarian, permissive, democratic, and uninvolved parents.
Grace for moms says, “Being a mother actually has little to do with birthing a child from your body.” She can show the same love and respect as a birth mother would. Any role model or person looked at with high esteem can be the child’s type of mother. A child’s love is not determined by the given relationship to them but by the acquired one. Some of the strongest bonds are through adopted situations. Some of the biggest motherhood tendencies contain love, protection, and discipline. No part of having these actions or emotions require an actual relation.
Women are blessed with what I consider is the biggest gift in the universe and that is to give life to what once was part of them. At some point in our lives we ask ourselves……. What is a good mother? Although there can be endless definitions, my definition of a good mother is based on what I consider to be morally right. A good mother always thinks about her children first, a good mother is always willing to give her life for her children, a good mother is soft and gentle with her children, but a good mother becomes aggressive and protective when her children are exposed to potential threats and a good mother will always want the best for her children.
Becoming a mother has been the best part of my life. I became a mother at a very young age. I had no idea what to expect and was not in the least prepared for the journey that lie ahead. I have truly embraced motherhood and enjoy all the wonderful things it has taught me. While living through motherhood, I have found that it can teach you the most valuable lessons there are to learn. Being a mother has taught me how to have patience. I have also learned that being a mother takes a lot on mental and physical strength. My children have been the best to teach me how to juggle many tasks at once. They have made me strong. Even through some unexpected turns, I have learned how to get through hard times and really learn what it means to never give up. My children are my biggest blessing, and I hope they will learn valuable lessons through me. The skills I have learned from being a mother have helped me in my college journey.