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    Parenting Strategies of Success
    Parenting Strategies of Success
    Parenting Strategies of Success
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    Parenting Strategies of Success

    By C. Bernard Solomon

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    Dr. Solomon is a retired public school educator and administrator. He is the proud father of three adult children.

    The inspiration for writing this book comes from his

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBest Book Writers
    Release dateMay 28, 2024
    ISBN9798330203321
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      Parenting Strategies of Success - C. Bernard Solomon

      Chapter 1 – Introduction and Purpose

      Introduction

      The ideas shared in this book are based on my experiences from four different perspectives – public school educator, public school administrator, father, and husband. By no means is this book designed to be an all-inclusive manual to follow.

      I believe it is important that I introduce myself and express why I feel qualified to share some strategies to help parents navigate through their parenting journey. Although I have formal training as a researcher and educator, I have intentionally avoided using technical research and education terminology. I am leaning more heavily on my perspectives as a father and husband.

      Therefore, I hope you find this book to be more about a seasoned parent giving some suggestions to other parents who have an interest in successfully raising their children. The suggestions provided are solely from my perspective based on past experiences and personal research. That is why I wanted to use language that most people can easily understand. Although most of the ideas shared can be applied to many age groups, there is a particular focus placed on children who are of school age.

      As I mentioned, I am sharing experiences from multiple perspectives. I served as a public school teacher in both inner-city and rural classrooms for six years. To add to it are my experiences as a public school administrator for 16 years. My public school teacher and administrator experiences undergird many of the ideas I share in the book, but they are even more useful in shaping the chapter on home-school partnerships.

      However, most of the ideas in the book come from my passion for being the best father that I could be to my three children. This passion to get it right has resulted in really good results, which is why I felt the need to share my experiences in this book. To give you some perspective on why I feel somewhat qualified to share my ideas with other parents, let me share some evidence.

      I have three children – two girls and one boy. They are all adults now, but they have accomplished some impressive things along the way. Let me list a few of their accomplishments:

      •       All three had over 95% attendance in the K-12 school years.

      •       All three were honor roll students most, if not all, of their K-12 school years.

      •       All three were student-athletes while also maintaining honor roll recognition.

      •       All three worked some type of part time job while in school.

      •       All three participated in community service work while in school.

      - One earned Eagle Scout.

      •       All three received scholarships to go to college.

      - One received a full scholarship for two years.

      - The other two received full scholarships for all four years.

      •       All three are college graduates.

      - One has a dual master's in healthcare administration and health informatics.

      - One has a degree in chemical engineering.

      - One has a degree in theater.

      •       All three are in professional career positions.

      - One is a First Lieutenant in the National Guard.

      I could include many more points, but I believe this should help give you an idea of some of the successes that give me the confidence to share some suggestions with other parents. If I included all of their awards and accomplishments, then that would be a book of its own. Hopefully, this is enough to give me the credibility necessary for parents to at least consider what I am offering in this book.

      Another reason I believe I have the credibility to share with other parents is that our family has remained bonded together, anchored by an incredible support system in my wife, Pam.

      The ideas in this book include a perspective generated from the numerous interactions between husband and wife, spanning over 30 years. There were discussions that helped shape the final decisions made regarding the children in the household. Throughout the book, I use the word I to describe my actions. Most of the situations I share were a result of our decision.

      Pam and I did not always agree on everything, but we always presented a united front to our children. I attribute this as a major reason we experienced the success we have had with our children. Please be sure to keep this in mind when reading the book.

      Also, keep in mind that this is my perspective on my interactions with our children and how the situations unfolded. More than likely my wife and the children would remember some of the details differently than I have explained them. Neither one of them shares the same perspectives that I do so I would not be surprised if they had a different point of view. Of course, if they want their versions to be told, they can write their own book!

      The four perspectives that make up my point of view have sometimes challenged my thoughts and caused me to have conflicting feelings in my decision-making. I imagine you have the same experiences when working with complex situations involving your children. Have no fear because I can assure you there will be far more things to celebrate and cherish than there will be complex situations to manage. It really will come down to the mindset you have and the way you follow through with your responsibilities.

      Hopefully, you will find a variety of strategies in this book to help ease some concerns you may have along the way.

      Purpose

      This book is written to provide insight to parents in a manner that should help ease some of the anxiety associated with raising children. The primary purpose is to provide parents with some strategies that should yield positive outcomes for their children at home and at school. The focus is on both home and school because these are the two areas where children spend most of their time. I suggest that if parents can effectively shape their children’s lives in these two environments, they will be successful.

      Needless to say, there are many challenges facing parents and youth today. As parents help their children go through life’s journey, it is important to recognize the challenges and then determine how to deal with them. Along the way, there will be times when it seems as though your child and the entire world are fighting against you as you engage in the parenting process.

      For example, you will likely hear from your child about what other children are able to do at their house, how other families operate, the desire to do what everybody else is doing, the latest and most popular clothing items, the coolest electronic gadgets that must be purchased so they can be socially accepted, or how you don’t know what it’s like to be in their position. Family members, other parents, or work colleagues may offer their opinions on your parenting style, question your decisions, criticize what you say, or second-guess your actions.

      Throughout this book, I dive deeper into six challenges that I have experienced along my parenting journey that I believe can be major obstacles if not handled effectively.

      First, in Chapter 2, I address the challenge of understanding how to develop a meaningful and effective parent-child relationship. It can be extremely frustrating as you notice your child’s emotional swings from early childhood into adolescence and then into the teen years. There will likely be a love-hate relationship along the way. At times, you will be loved dearly, and at times, you will be the most hated person on earth.

      Get ready! The second challenge, covered in Chapter 3, is the importance of character development and which character traits should be prioritized.

      A third challenge, which I cover in Chapter 4, is setting clear expectations and establishing consequences to ensure there are appropriate actions and reactions by both the parent and child.

      In Chapter 5, I present the fourth challenge regarding the complexities of managing, understanding, and adapting to your child’s emotional swings that are triggered both by the normal growth cycle and by the trends in society. That makes this challenge one that you can’t avoid.

      The fifth challenge, in Chapter 6, deals with developing a deliberate and thoughtful support network of people and programs. I imagine you have heard that it takes a village to raise a child. In these times, it is ever so true.

      The sixth and final challenge covered in Chapter 7 will shed some light on ways to develop an effective home-school partnership. This area is

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