Nanny 911

[lucypevensie]

Have you seen the show? I ask this because the advice on the show is nothing to be wary of. I was a little confused by your post because you said you werent dissing the show, but then went on to say that you would be wary of advice that comes off the TV, then- "Not all of it is bad though", Im not sure which one to go with. What other TV advice would you be wary of, as this is the show we are discussing.
In anycase, I agree that Christians should have more resources within the church, but when was the last time you heard a sermon on child rearing? Does your church hold parenting classes, or maybe something once or twice a month where parents can come together and and talk and support one another. I know my church doesnt, but I know this is something I would definitely consider starting (when Im a parent), but am just suggesting to parents in the church. What can you do in your church to ensure that your fellow brothers and sisters dont have to tune into TV for advice?

I'm sorry After I posted that I asked myself whe the heck I just wrote that for because I realized that I hadn't really made a point. It was just an aside comment I suppose. Actually our pastor did a series last year on children and parenting, but I think we need more of it. We are bombarded in so many directions on the issue of parenting with all the shows and books and magazines. The vast majority of them are written from a humanistic worldview, not a Biblical one. That is my main concern.

 

[BeanMak]

LOL, Lucy, I guess you can have a moment now and then

 

[faith177]

fyi my lego jar is working out well although I havent decided what the rewards will be. The first couple of days were hard because they are used to being rude to each other I had to take a couple away.

Also I decided each day sometime during the day I would give each one just for them being special. YOu should have seen their smiles it made me remember that its important to make sure they know I love them for them and not just what they do.

 

[rachewil15]

i just watched Super Nanny last night, and I think that it's a really good show. She's so sweet

 

[Gerry_NY]

I prefer SuperNanny...she tends to work more closley with the parents and seems to be a better source of support when the parents feels they are failing...

 

[lucypevensie]

OK, I saw the super nanny on Oprah. I was skeptical, but I have to admit it was pretty amazing. I can't comprehend how those kids can get so awfully naughty. But once they get to that stage and the parents are on their last straw you had better act drastically--like call the Super Nanny. So, while I don't agree with everything, I have to give some credit.

 

[Diane_Windsor]

Does anyone watch this show? Anyone have thoughts?

I'll watch that and the other nanny show on ABC (or is it the other way around) sometimes.

My thoughts immediately after watching those two shows is that I will NEVER have children for as long as I live. OTOH, most of the "parents", and I use that term loosley, on these shows lost control a loooong time ago and don't know how to parent in the first place. I am highly ambivilent if I want children or not-these show just push me in the child-free direction.

On a separate note why do tv companies have to show the exact same thing?? On Fox you have a nanny show, now ABC has a nanny show. On ABC you have a wife swap show, and now Fox has a wife swap show. I know they are compeitors and all, but I do expect a little more originality-sheesh.

DW

 

[Andry]

sigh...the certainty of youth. I think....