Importance of Kids

For years I've worked with kids and teens as a volunteer and previously as a therapist. It never ceases to amaze me how certain parents don't realize the emotional impact they have on their children. I'm not talking about single parents, but, both parents living together and some singles. Swearing at them and inappropriate behaviour make a bad role model for these kids to live up to. As a result, teens and kids grow up with no consideration for others or they have an empty spirit and insecure. Next time don't point a finger at the kids when they go bad but look at yourself. Were you a good role model? Were you there when they needed you? More importantly, did your kids have emotional support from you during their most vunerable stage of development? I'm a seragate parent to many teens and I feel sick about how we as adults treat these kids (s*xual abuse, physical violence and verbal abuse) when we are suppose to teach through our own behaviour. Well, enough of my bitching for today.