can anyone think of a creative title for this new program?

my nonprofit organization has developed a new program that consists of a series of workshops for single mothers to teach parenting and work readiness skills along with how to budget money and take advantage of the resources that schools, government, and there programs can provide their children.

what should we call this program?

What can i do with my skills and experience?

I am a home educating medical herbalist who also offers philosophical counselling. I have successfully taught adult education courses, have two degrees in philosophy, counselling skills and fluency in German, a variety of IT skills and have successfully completed several modules of a psychology degree. I am a popular public speaker and have written articles on political, philosophical and medical issues. I have worked in a number of health food shops, run a parent and toddler group and several local community and pressure groups as well as offering a variety of workshops for home educated children in science, humanities and craft. As a medical herbalist, i have five years of full-time degree-level education and training and nine years of experience running my own business. I have been home educating for fourteen years and help to run my local homeschooling group. I am almost completely unable to find work. Does anyone have any suggestions about what i might be able to do with that lot, if anything?

(Incidentally, i am fully aware that the nominative first person singular pronoun is correctly written with a capital letter, so no sarcy comments please).

How can improve my acting?

Before you start reading I just want to say that I dont intend to act professionally, I know I do not have to talent, I just want to improve my acting skills because it is something I enjoy.

I CANNOT act, I have video taped myself several times reading lines, and I am terrible because:

1.) My diologe delivery does not sound natural at all, and I have this really annoying deep monotone voice that makes the diologe unclear I dont really have any control when I speak.

2.) My face, I dont have an expressive face, I noticed my expressions were very subtle, barely noticable, I try to practice by making facial expressions in the mirror, but they seem to over to top. I noticed in general I never really show many facial expressions, my face usually looks neutral, or indifferent.

I just want to improve my acting skills for myself as I have said before I dont intend on doing it professionally, the most I’ll do is join a school play but nothing beyond that, I know I could never be a professional actor. Also I wont be able to join any acting classes or workshops because my parents dont really encourage my love for this art, and they would not pay for it, let alone let me attend these classes/workshops. So I would have to do it on my own.

PLEASE HELP! How can improve my acting?

Before you start reading I just want to say that I dont intend to act professionally, I know I do not have to talent, I just want to improve my acting skills because it is something I enjoy.

I CANNOT act, I have video taped myself several times reading lines, and I am terrible because:

1.) My diologe delivery does not sound natural at all, and I have this really annoying deep monotone voice that makes the diologe unclear I dont really have any control when I speak.

2.) My face, I dont have an expressive face, I noticed my expressions were very subtle, barely noticable, I try to practice by making facial expressions in the mirror, but they seem to over to top. I noticed in general I never really show many facial expressions, my face usually looks neutral, or indifferent.

I just want to improve my acting skills for myself as I have said before I dont intend on doing it professionally, the most I’ll do is join a school play but nothing beyond that, I know I could never be a professional actor. Also I wont be able to join any acting classes or workshops because my parents dont really encourage my love for this art, and they would not pay for it, let alone let me attend these classes/workshops. So I would have to do it on my own.

I’m going to summer camp and doing a Camp Counselor in Training program? Questions…?

I’m 16 years old and my parents signed me up for a Camp Counselor in Training program at a summer camp. It’s basically the same as camp. You know, canoeing, hiking, activities etc. but I assume there’s going to be workshops that teach us leadership skills etc. I’m really nervous. I’ve never been camping before and I’m a shy person… but whatever I’ll have to get over. My best friend might come with me. For those of you who have been involved in the CIT program…. what’s it like?

Avoidance, evasive, passive-aggressive behavior?

I need advise. I adore my spouse but I truly believe that he needs help. He avoids “every day” discussions and our 4 year old doesn’t even want to talk to him anymore.
I have observed his family and it is obvious where he learned this passive-aggressive behavior. But he does not seem motivated to “break the cycle” and have a happy, connected relationship with our child nor me.
I have shared my concerns with him, clearly, over 4 years. He says, “that is something to think about,” that my concerns are “not off base.” And never speaks of it again, never changes a thing.
I believe that he has a good heart. I believe that his parents are to blame, to an extent. But to choose to be a “bad parent” b/c he doesn’t want to think about that stuff, is his choice.
I am filing for separation b/c I deserve better & so does my child. I truly love him & really want him to be healthy, with healthy coping skills. I’ve asked for therapy, communication workshops, & al-anon.
Advice?

CAREER PAPER EDITING? im in 8th grade and just wrote my ROUGH DRAFT for my carrer paper.please edit anything?

u find wrong. we had to use 3rd person liek someone and could ONLY use i in the intro and conclusion! thanks for all ur help! where the stars are in the second paragraph i need a good school 2 go 2!! please help

For my whole life, I’ve wanted to be somebody who could make a difference in not just one, a lot of kids’ lives. I want to help them overcome obstacles and face their fears. I want to guide students and help them make tough decisions. I want to be there when they are confused and need help. What do I want to be? I want to be a teacher and change the aspect of school in kids’ eyes.

It takes quite a bit of education to become an educator. Education requirements vary from place to place but they are most likely the same. Someone who wants to be a teacher has to have at least a bachelor’s degree in an approved teacher training program. Someone who wants to be a teacher must take courses in the subject they want to teach. They must take and pass an exam and have to receive certification as a teacher. It is mandatory that a trainee spends several months as a student teacher under the supervision of an experienced teacher. It is necessary that they attend education conferences and summer workshops to get further training. A college a teacher-to-be can attend could be***************.

There are many skills someone needs to have in order to become a teacher. Some abilities needed to be a teacher are to be patient and corporative. That is very important because teachers need to be patient with students or they shouldn’t be a teacher. They have to be able to plan and arrange assignments, to evaluate students, and be very helpful. Some skills most people need to improve on are being able to be honest with grading, clarity and to not be shy.

Teachers have many responsibilities. Some responsibilities consist of are being able to guide, help, and work with kids. This job can be challenging depending on the location of the school and having to deal with school and home problems. Teachers need to be able to evaluate student work honestly. Some working conditions are that teachers need to be present for classes, usually twelve to sixteen hours a week. Most states require schools to be in session for a minimum number of days, usually in a ten month schedule with a two month vacation.

The average teacher is paid just about over $42,000 a year, according to http://www.wikipedia.org/. Pay depends on educational level, experience, and the school, the district and the state. The cost of living in certain areas heavily influences the amount of money. Benefits depend on the school but some are usually healthcare. Some pros of teaching are being able to work with great kids, the ability to be a role model, being able to fix whatever got messed up the day before, having most of the summer is free of work, and good benefits. Some teacher benefits would sometimes include healthcare. Some cons of teacher are the environment in which the school is, and dealing with parents.

Demands for being a teacher are that there’s always going to be a need for new teachers. According to www.kinderart.com, there’s been an increased demand for secondary teachers. There has also been shortages of teachers may occur in urban and rural schools. There is a request for more male teachers everywhere. Demands will increase in the future.

I want to be a teacher and change the aspect of school in kids’ eyes. I want this job because I want to help, guide, and teach kids. I want to make a difference in the boring meaning of teaching. I learned that it takes a lot to be a teacher. I will need to go to school for about four years and there is going to be an increase in need for teachers in urban areas, where I would like to teach. After doing this research, I learned that I really want to become a teacher and someday will.
yea someone will read it. u obviously have nuttin better to do then look at a question, doubt it, and just get ur 2 pts. woah- big accomplishment. =] ill remember that when u ask somethin….

can anyone think of a creative title for this new program?

my nonprofit organization has developed a new program that consists of a series of workshops for single mothers to teach parenting and work readiness skills along with how to budget money and take advantage of the resources that schools, government, and there programs can provide their children.

what should we call this program?

What can i do with my skills and experience?

I am a home educating medical herbalist who also offers philosophical counselling. I have successfully taught adult education courses, have two degrees in philosophy, counselling skills and fluency in German, a variety of IT skills and have successfully completed several modules of a psychology degree. I am a popular public speaker and have written articles on political, philosophical and medical issues. I have worked in a number of health food shops, run a parent and toddler group and several local community and pressure groups as well as offering a variety of workshops for home educated children in science, humanities and craft. As a medical herbalist, i have five years of full-time degree-level education and training and nine years of experience running my own business. I have been home educating for fourteen years and help to run my local homeschooling group. I am almost completely unable to find work. Does anyone have any suggestions about what i might be able to do with that lot, if anything?

(Incidentally, i am fully aware that the nominative first person singular pronoun is correctly written with a capital letter, so no sarcy comments please).

How can improve my acting?

Before you start reading I just want to say that I dont intend to act professionally, I know I do not have to talent, I just want to improve my acting skills because it is something I enjoy.

I CANNOT act, I have video taped myself several times reading lines, and I am terrible because:

1.) My diologe delivery does not sound natural at all, and I have this really annoying deep monotone voice that makes the diologe unclear I dont really have any control when I speak.

2.) My face, I dont have an expressive face, I noticed my expressions were very subtle, barely noticable, I try to practice by making facial expressions in the mirror, but they seem to over to top. I noticed in general I never really show many facial expressions, my face usually looks neutral, or indifferent.

I just want to improve my acting skills for myself as I have said before I dont intend on doing it professionally, the most I’ll do is join a school play but nothing beyond that, I know I could never be a professional actor. Also I wont be able to join any acting classes or workshops because my parents dont really encourage my love for this art, and they would not pay for it, let alone let me attend these classes/workshops. So I would have to do it on my own.

PLEASE HELP! How can improve my acting?

Before you start reading I just want to say that I dont intend to act professionally, I know I do not have to talent, I just want to improve my acting skills because it is something I enjoy.

I CANNOT act, I have video taped myself several times reading lines, and I am terrible because:

1.) My diologe delivery does not sound natural at all, and I have this really annoying deep monotone voice that makes the diologe unclear I dont really have any control when I speak.

2.) My face, I dont have an expressive face, I noticed my expressions were very subtle, barely noticable, I try to practice by making facial expressions in the mirror, but they seem to over to top. I noticed in general I never really show many facial expressions, my face usually looks neutral, or indifferent.

I just want to improve my acting skills for myself as I have said before I dont intend on doing it professionally, the most I’ll do is join a school play but nothing beyond that, I know I could never be a professional actor. Also I wont be able to join any acting classes or workshops because my parents dont really encourage my love for this art, and they would not pay for it, let alone let me attend these classes/workshops. So I would have to do it on my own.

I’m going to summer camp and doing a Camp Counselor in Training program? Questions…?

I’m 16 years old and my parents signed me up for a Camp Counselor in Training program at a summer camp. It’s basically the same as camp. You know, canoeing, hiking, activities etc. but I assume there’s going to be workshops that teach us leadership skills etc. I’m really nervous. I’ve never been camping before and I’m a shy person… but whatever I’ll have to get over. My best friend might come with me. For those of you who have been involved in the CIT program…. what’s it like?

Avoidance, evasive, passive-aggressive behavior?

I need advise. I adore my spouse but I truly believe that he needs help. He avoids “every day” discussions and our 4 year old doesn’t even want to talk to him anymore.
I have observed his family and it is obvious where he learned this passive-aggressive behavior. But he does not seem motivated to “break the cycle” and have a happy, connected relationship with our child nor me.
I have shared my concerns with him, clearly, over 4 years. He says, “that is something to think about,” that my concerns are “not off base.” And never speaks of it again, never changes a thing.
I believe that he has a good heart. I believe that his parents are to blame, to an extent. But to choose to be a “bad parent” b/c he doesn’t want to think about that stuff, is his choice.
I am filing for separation b/c I deserve better & so does my child. I truly love him & really want him to be healthy, with healthy coping skills. I’ve asked for therapy, communication workshops, & al-anon.
Advice?

CAREER PAPER EDITING? im in 8th grade and just wrote my ROUGH DRAFT for my carrer paper.please edit anything?

u find wrong. we had to use 3rd person liek someone and could ONLY use i in the intro and conclusion! thanks for all ur help! where the stars are in the second paragraph i need a good school 2 go 2!! please help

For my whole life, I’ve wanted to be somebody who could make a difference in not just one, a lot of kids’ lives. I want to help them overcome obstacles and face their fears. I want to guide students and help them make tough decisions. I want to be there when they are confused and need help. What do I want to be? I want to be a teacher and change the aspect of school in kids’ eyes.

It takes quite a bit of education to become an educator. Education requirements vary from place to place but they are most likely the same. Someone who wants to be a teacher has to have at least a bachelor’s degree in an approved teacher training program. Someone who wants to be a teacher must take courses in the subject they want to teach. They must take and pass an exam and have to receive certification as a teacher. It is mandatory that a trainee spends several months as a student teacher under the supervision of an experienced teacher. It is necessary that they attend education conferences and summer workshops to get further training. A college a teacher-to-be can attend could be***************.

There are many skills someone needs to have in order to become a teacher. Some abilities needed to be a teacher are to be patient and corporative. That is very important because teachers need to be patient with students or they shouldn’t be a teacher. They have to be able to plan and arrange assignments, to evaluate students, and be very helpful. Some skills most people need to improve on are being able to be honest with grading, clarity and to not be shy.

Teachers have many responsibilities. Some responsibilities consist of are being able to guide, help, and work with kids. This job can be challenging depending on the location of the school and having to deal with school and home problems. Teachers need to be able to evaluate student work honestly. Some working conditions are that teachers need to be present for classes, usually twelve to sixteen hours a week. Most states require schools to be in session for a minimum number of days, usually in a ten month schedule with a two month vacation.

The average teacher is paid just about over $42,000 a year, according to http://www.wikipedia.org/. Pay depends on educational level, experience, and the school, the district and the state. The cost of living in certain areas heavily influences the amount of money. Benefits depend on the school but some are usually healthcare. Some pros of teaching are being able to work with great kids, the ability to be a role model, being able to fix whatever got messed up the day before, having most of the summer is free of work, and good benefits. Some teacher benefits would sometimes include healthcare. Some cons of teacher are the environment in which the school is, and dealing with parents.

Demands for being a teacher are that there’s always going to be a need for new teachers. According to www.kinderart.com, there’s been an increased demand for secondary teachers. There has also been shortages of teachers may occur in urban and rural schools. There is a request for more male teachers everywhere. Demands will increase in the future.

I want to be a teacher and change the aspect of school in kids’ eyes. I want this job because I want to help, guide, and teach kids. I want to make a difference in the boring meaning of teaching. I learned that it takes a lot to be a teacher. I will need to go to school for about four years and there is going to be an increase in need for teachers in urban areas, where I would like to teach. After doing this research, I learned that I really want to become a teacher and someday will.
yea someone will read it. u obviously have nuttin better to do then look at a question, doubt it, and just get ur 2 pts. woah- big accomplishment. =] ill remember that when u ask somethin….

Will trained parenting skills for ages 3-18 years of age reduce the statistics of abused & neglected children?

Children begin playing with dolls at a young age..as toddlers. Today the parenting classes are limited to the parents who are all ready facing crimes for abuse and/or neglect charges to their children.
Nurses, as well as educated professionals will be the teachers; the method is by playing with the dolls as toddlers on up to college students on a much more professional level.
Please let me know what you think, and thank you for you opinion and thoughts on the matter.

Shouldn’t all nations be putting enormous effort into providing life skills training for all global citizens?

Almost all everyday problems and even many big problems arise and persist because of inadequate life skills. So global teaching of life skills should make a big difference to world affairs, security and happiness. There are many valuable life skills. These include leadership, parenting, morality and negotiation. But there are many more. Do you see value in this recommendation or have you got any better ideas?

what is the best way to tell someone that they need to improve their parenting skills ?

my neighbor got upset because someone said something to her about her kids and she took it as they think she is a bad mom .
her kids are 2. 3. &4. they never have clothes on when they are outside , all still take bottles [one sufferes baby bottle tooth decay ] none are being potty trained . the kids were brought home by the police because they wondered into a fastfood place alone , not to mention a neighbor brought them home once also from the same fast food place.
they are rarely supervised outside. never have shoes on , and are just down right filthy all the time .
how would you go about saying something to her with out being outright mean about it ? she sometimes asks me to keep an eye out for her kids while she is at school . i have 5 kids of my own and she knows the neighbors compare the fact with 5 and 2 having mental disabilities i take care of my kids better then she does .
any suggestions?
there is a father .
and yes she does call me and tell me what my kids were outside doing , even knowing i NEVER let them out of my sight .
she has asked why it seems that people think she is a bad mom . so to me that is soliciting advice.
she herself has stated she fears them being taken . i am not going to call dfs on her . i just want to know what would be the best way to talk to her . she has already stated she is very afraid they will be taken and has asked why other neighbors have claimed she is a bad mom . so theretically she has asked my opinion on the situation . i am just trying to find the best things to say to her and how to say it with out being like the other neighbors.
as far as placing calls to have the kids removed > NO < NEVER. anyone who has seen what that actually does to children whose parents just need a little help would agree with me . the kids are bounced from foster home to foster home , and usually physically or sexually abused , which is much worse than my neighbors short commings.
i am looking for a non judgemental response as to what would be the best way to talk to her about this . she values my opinion , and i would like give some constructive critisism before someone else makes a call

Do you think a rational approach to morality and sex education would reduce the need for abortions?

Do you agree that if all the effort being put into anti-abortion legislation, and harassment of abortion practitioners & patients was directed to:

a)A rational assessment of the foundation and justification of morals

b)Increased sex education to include contraception, sexual relationship counseling, as well as general health and abstinence

c)Increasing the availability and reducing/eliminating the cost of contraceptives

d)Creating a social establishment to provide free unbiased information, as well as adoption and proper care for children whose parents are not able to be responsible for them

this would greatly reduce, if not eliminate the need, desire and motivation for abortion? If youths had access to contraception, there would be no unplanned pregnancies, and if the social institutions provide parent skills training, and nurturing homes for adopted children, who would still have justification for wanting an abortion?
Please put aside the question of the morality of abortion itself, as this is such a grey area, eg when is a zygote/embryo/fetus actually an infant, at what point does the structural complexity of the nervous system reach a point where it can support a consciousness?
Also, the case of bringing a child into a life of suffering, and the question of medical euthanasia of adults, where does compassion end and immorality begin?

I’m asking if its possible to make it so nobody would want to do it. There’s no law against chopping off your own hand, or shooting yourself in the foot. We don’t need laws, because noone wants to do these things.
Do you think we can eventually add abortion to the list of things we don’t need laws for, because there would be no circumstance to compell or justify it?

Parents, if your teen became pregnant, would you send her out of town/state to a private home for girls?

Would a loving residential setting be a consideration you’d make so that she could avoid the embarassment, shame, ridicule and gossip of her familiar surroundings? Would this be old-fashioned nowadays or would you find a home for pregnant teens (16-19) a good idea? This home would provide life skills training, budgeting and financial planning, healthy lifestyle lessons, parenting skills, social etiquette and conversation skills and planned parenthood classes. Your daughter would be required to continue her education, volunteer at a Assisted Living Home and Journal her stay at the Home. This would be her “home away from home” and she’d share a room with another female. They would have housekeeping chores and be supervised 24/7, not imprisoned but not have unrestricted freedom, either. Do you feel such an environment would be advantageous for a pregnant teen? The father of the baby could visit only with parental consent. Families could visit anytime if not interferring with school.
“Sending” her out of town/state only if she wants to go, of course. If the decision was made to give the baby up for adoption instead of terminating the pregnancy, would a loving residential home be an option for her? She would be required to continue her education, attend planned parenthood classes, volunteer at a Assisted Living Home and enjoy social and cultural events, under 24/7 supervision. How much would you pay monthly for her care? She would be taught teambuilding, social etiquette and conversational skills, budgeting and finance and required to Journal her stay while at her “home away from home.” Please elaborate as much as you’d like. Remember, she is NOT being forced to go away. The decision is made as a family in her best interest and that of your grandchild. I’m interested in your detailed comments and feedback.
I see that using the word “send” was a poor choice. The question isn’t to cast flesh of your flesh and bone of your bone into medieval times for torture because she made a mistake. I appreciate all the answers coming in as it’s helping with my survey/research. I have posed the question on a more “regulated” site and have received quite different responses. I’m not looking for answers that pleases me. I want to know what parents think. Of course, I’ve no idea if parents are answering as well as kids. A more “controlled” study is being done. Keep the answers coming!
For the uninformed, there are many residential places for pregnant teens in the US today, all paid for by your tax dollars. They are for “bad girls.” Just so you’ll know also, the question isn’t aimed at a situation I know of personally. I am sure there are teenagers who wish their parents felt as most of you feel but the reality is, not all parents support their children. Not all parents are good parents, themselves! Thanks for your answers.

Mandatory parent training/education to become a parent – yes or no?

Anyone can make a baby, but that doesn’t mean anyone should be a parent. Parenting is a selfless and demanding job that last a lifetime. It takes courage, strength, objectivity, patience, putting your wants/needs second, focus, endurance, spirituality, sacrifice, willingness to learn from mistakes, dedication, time, listening skills, attention to details, ability to be the parent no matter what, ability to say no, wisdom to say yes, backbone to acknowledge that your child is not perfect and does have faults and may not be one of the good guys, discipline, planning, MONEY, but above all – LOVE (unmeasurable, yet, tough when need be). My grandmother said, “Having children is a selfish act cause children don’t ask to be born. We make the choice to have’em or not even though we don’t got the money or what it’s gonna take to raise that child. Ain’t like a doll you can sit aside when you tied of playing wit it. So, thank twice fo’ you spread yo legs, child. Then, thank again.”

How do I find a social skills training clinic for bipolar adults that developed symptoms in childhood?

I started having bipolar symptoms when I was 12 years old (early-onset bipolar disorder), but I didn’t get any treatment till my last year of high school. Apparently, my parents weren’t the most observant bunch. First, I was misdiagnosed with depression, but I didn’t receive a proper diagnoses till college. After a series of set backs, I finally found a great psychiatrist and started doing my own research and taking this seriously. I’ve learned that people with early onset bipolar disorder never learn social skills because they are so manic during a time when your supposed to be learning how to behave. This explains why I’ve had so few close friends. I need help finding a clinic that teaches social skills for people like me.

parenting skills?!?!?!?!?

my husband said… and i quote….. you have piss poor parenting skills. this is because i let my baby cry for a minute to wear himself out because he’s been fussy all night. am i wrong? am i bad parent.
he doesnt beileve in letting a baby cry. my son is spoiled with our love but not so spoiled that he gets picked up everytime he wimpers.
thanks everyone. yeah i was pretty pissed off when he said that. he’s never talked to me like that. i told him he was lucky my son was in his arms or i would have punched him in the face for making it sound like i was a bad mom. i was one pissed off wife though LOL
thank you everyone. i needed re-assurance that im not a bad mom. i know im not a bad parent but it brakes my heart to hear it from the father of my baby and the man that i commited my life to. i am going to show these answers to him tomorrow and maybe he will see what an ass he made of himself

Parenting Skills?

Does anyone know of any parenting skill centers in essex county, NJ? I have a 3 year old who drives me up the wall and would like to attend some parenting classes on how to deal with him!!!!!

How would you rate your parenting skills?

On a scale of 1-10 (1 being the lowest) how would you rate your parenting skills? Do you parent your children the way you were parented?

Ever feel like other moms are judging your parenting skills when at a playground?

How do I stop and not think about if other moms are judging me? Parents sit in the gym on the sidelines as our kids play at an indoor playground, but think that when parents are sitting across the gym from me, that they are staring and judging my parenting skills! Aaahhhh. I know it’s unrealistic, but do others feel like other moms are judging your parenting skills?

What are some countries that have bad parenting skills?

I already have America and how parents spoil their children and do not know how to discipline.

and I have China and how parents feel it is their “duty” to beat their children when they do something wrong. and how no one will call the police when they hear a child being punished severely.

I need to know a country or countries that lack good parenting skills, and what they are exactly. thank you so much

best answer will be chosen.
I’m sure that bad parenting is caused by”individuals” but i am talking about the countries with the most stastistics of bad parenting.

How would an American mother react when father and has better parenting skills than she has?

How would an American mother react when her husband/ or soon ex is a very good father and has better parenting skills than she has and can trust him 100 percent as a parent?

Parenting skills…..?

I have noticed (i am only 15 by the way) that kids are way more cocky and arrogant than the kids of my time. Could this be because the parents are spoiling them and not punishing them properly?
I am excited to have kids (not anytime soon) but i don’t want them to end up like these spoiled rotten kids i see running around everywhere.
replying to Denise:
ha ha, yah lots of kids are arrogant around my age but their is alot more arrogant kids younger than me. usually around ages 7-10

Why are parenting skills not considered a legitimate critique?

Why are republicans trying to avoid this issue like the plague? Why are republicans confusing this as attacks and insults against her children?

If someone called her children incestuous retarded degenerate pot-heads, that would be considered an attack or insult against her children, but this is actual criticism of Sarah Palin’s parenting skill which would reflect on her ability to lead as Vice President and potentially President if anything happens to McCain.
“S”- You didn’t read my question did you?

Should parenting skills be a required class for all high school students?

Be sure to offer some thoughtful reasons for your answer. If your answer is yes, then what are some of the things that you think should be taught in such a class?

Since a lot of people might not have considered this idea, here is a brief argument in favor: Parenting is certainly among the most important job in the world, and it is not something that everyone is just naturally good at. We teach every child to do math problems (or at least we attempt to), even though a lot of them will end up doing very little beyond basic arithmetic in their adult lives. Why? Because they might need these skills at some point. And besides, it is good for young brains to be exposed to certain ways of thinking. Couldn’t this same argument be applied to parenting – especially since most people will actually become parents at some point, and parents literally have children’s lives in their hands?