Bad Parents Raise Bad Children

Will good parenting skills change a child’s bad behavior? Some people may say that to fix a child’s behavior parents should involve punishment. Maybe they will also say that punishment leads to having a well-disciplined child. In the article, “No Spanking, No Time-Out, No Problem,” Olga Khazan proposes a parenting intervention from a child psychologist, she utilizes it to persuade readers along with parents into believing that punishment cannot change negative behavior. Kazdin discusses the causes behind a negative behavior from a child and utilizes it to prove that punishment does not need to be utilized. Discipline causes children to center their consideration and outrage toward an “unfair” parent, maybe than on learning ypon their claim

Childhood is ideally a time of happiness, and therefore, it is not too far-fetched to assume that children should be vibrant and happy individuals who should spend their time laughing, playing and learning as they grow up. However, while some children do get an opportunity to have happy and fulfilling lives, there are others who live their lives overwhelmed by feelings of anger, fear, resentment, and insecurity. These powerful emotions may stem from a number of things that are not directly in their control – including the financial or emotional conditions of their parents, their cultural and social circumstances, abuse by parents or peers and much more. This paper argues that childhood experiences have a deep and profound effect on children,

Extended out to most children is the hand of a parent offering a warm hug along with warnings of danger to their children. This is what any fit parent would do. However this is not always the case with all parents. For example in the memoir The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls, Rose Mary and Rex Walls are not fit to be parents because they don’t give their children what they need and have an unstable relationship.

John Calvin sparked a theological revolution when he introduced the practice of Calvinism during the 14th century. This ideology suggested spiritual predestination: a conclusion that man had already been picked to go to Hell or Heaven before his life had even begun. While only a few are safe from doom, Calvin’s argument established that the majority of mankind comes into this world already wicked. Humans are not born evil, for their brain does not have any type of moral comprehension or cognitive understanding of evil at the beginning. Evil grows as a product of the environment and the choices made by a person to perform wicked acts.

In 1990, over 2,000 youths were charged on account of murder (Murphy). Child murderers are not as rare as one may presume. However, where does this capacity for such horrific intentions stem from in these youths? In 1954, William Golding wrote “Lord of the Flies,” a haunting story about a group of young boys around the age of 12, who are stranded on an island. Ultimately, they become power-hungry and go to extreme lengths for leadership, including murder. Nearly 40 years after his novel, Golding conveys the causes behind the evil capabilities that lie within every human in “Why Boys become Vicious.” He tells the story of James Bulger, a two-year-old boy lured out of a shopping center by two 10-year-old boys, who then proceeded to beat up the

Emotion is often defined as a complex state of feeling that results in physical and psychological changes that influence thought and behavior, it involves mental arousal, expressive behaviors, and conscious experience (Meyers, 2004), and there is no consensus on a definition. Ekman (1999) classified that anger, disgust, fear, happiness, sadness and surprise are six basic emotions, and Fitness (2015) stated that all emotions are important and serve functions, and the degree that others will respond to our needs and the degree that we feel accountable for others’ needs will lead to greater emotional expression, feeling and expressing emotions to the relationship partner can strengthen relationships

David Bornstein in his article “Fighting Bullying with Babies” told about the issue of bullying and bullying prevention programs. He says that people should stop bullying and raise children who will stop bullying. In this article, David Bornstein said that bullying occurs everywhere and I agree with his words. This is a problem not only in America, it is a worldwide problem. In my native country Uzbekistan, the schools have the same situation: the aggressive are bullying and intimidating the weaker people. In our time, communication develops very quickly and there are different types of bullying and intimidation. For example, it happens on the internet, in groups, schools and even in companies. This problem has become more serious and is developing day by day especially in schools. For children in school, bullying or intimidation of “weak” people, as they consider those who behave calmly, is considered entertainment.

Little Girls Can Be Mean, written by Michelle Anthony and Reyna Lindert give four simple steps to bully proof girls in the early ages of life for better positive outcomes in later life. The title itself states a bold truth, little girls truly can be mean, sometimes it’s not meant to be mean and sometimes it is. Little girls at young ages, going to school and identifying who they are and where they belong can be challenging and this is where little girls can be mean. This is not the only time in life it is this way but identifying who you are and where you belong can either lead to being a bully or being bullied.

Parents are able to teach their children basic, but very important and fundamental practical skills, which could be used throughout their whole life. These skills, which can include cooking and laundry, are usually taught by parents to insure that their children are able to live on their own in the future, and that they can take care of themselves. As well, these skills can be viewed as training for their child’s independence, and they serve to prepare children for functioning lifestyles. Other important lessons that parents may teach to their children, are the importance of moral values and principles. Very early on, parents are able to demonstrate choices that are morally right and wrong in terms of society’s standards, and these values are carried by the children throughout their whole life. The knowledge that parents may teach to their children ultimately shape the people they grow up to be. On the other hand, learning from friends is equally as or even more important than teachings from parents. Unlike how parents teach their children, an individual learning from peers is much more immersive and impactful. An individual is able to experience lessons first hand, and the teachings that they may take away from these social events in their life, they will keep forever. A parent may teach their child how to be high functioning and morally

In the article “ The Developmental Impact of Child Abuse on Adulthood: Implications for Counselors,” Adultspan Journal explains the multiple effects of child abuse. The authors April Sikes and Dancia Hays explain how child abuse has an extremely negative effect on children as they transition into adulthood. These effects can be physical, social, and even mental. Being treated badly as a child increases the risks in social development. Some examples of this are substance abuse, criminal behavior, violence, and risky sexual behavior. When they surveyed a group of women who have been sexually abused the percentage of them who used illegal substances was very high. In another study of both men and women who have all been abused in one way

Throughout recent years, mental illness has become a belittled and “taboo” topic in a multitude of different societies. As a result, a majority of the world’s population isn’t exactly clear as to how one should approach those suffering from mental instability. Unlike physical illness, where an entire system of doctors and hospitals and medical research developed in order to cater to those who were physically ill, mental illnesses do not get nearly as much attention. Some would argue that a physical illness proves to be significantly more detrimental to one’s day to day life. However, observation of mentally ill individuals proves that mental illness can be as equally debilitating (you probably know someone in your life who has died from the

Intro-hook: Imagine your loved one unexpectedly commits suicide. Your mother, your father, your sister, or your brother. A mental illness such as depression can lead to someone taking their life. The scariest part is that whole time you didn't realize they had those thoughts. But the problem is this happens every 40 seconds around the world and we don't realize it. These problems could be avoided if we learned how to take action in this type of situation.

One in ten children and adolescents will experience a period of major depression (“Mental Health Myths and Facts”). Many avoid the topic of mental health like the plague. In truth, people should be able to talk about mental illness and its repercussions on society and the individual. A minority of those affected with mental illnesses get help. Therefore, it is important to discuss possible solutions to helping those who suffer get treatment. Mental health plays a huge role in the everyday lives of people and their physical health. While some think that mental health services are not important, should not be provided to many, and should not be available in schools, mental health care should be available to all who need it for free and be available in schools. Free mental health can help those struggling and the public be aware of the issues, help those get the help they need, protect the individual and

Aggression is a form of social interaction, which is overt and often associated to be harmful that consist of intention of causing either damage or unpleasantness to another person (West, 2013). The harm of this kind can either exist in physical or psychological form. Its occurrence can be as a result of with or without provocation. The existence of blocked goals among humans can easily lead to aggression. This is a social issue among children, which often result in harming the society, community, families and themselves. Children that exhibit such behaviours are most likely to become teenagers who are severely affected by problems associated with aggression, substance abuse, and mental health issues. In their adulthood, the situation

A set of assumptions or rules on which the practice of an activity is based on is called a theory. It is also a fundamental or a basis used to account for a situation. There are several theories used in counseling practice. However, in this essay, I will only deal with the three prominent theories, which are, Psychoanalytic theory, Behavioral theory and Humanistic theory.