Parenting Course

[spirituality]

Hey guys!

Well I am currently attending high school and I have always wanted to be a father. Even going into a store that sells little baby shoes makes a big impact on me...

I was wondering what the parents out there think about a parenting course in my catholic high school. I am not sure if it is worth taking or not. I dont know if the best way of learning is through first time experience and kind of just winging it or if I should take the course to prepare me for my future.

Please let me know what you think. This is course selection week at my school so I need some help deciding what to do.

God Bless
~Spirit

 

[spirituality]

the big question really is "is it worth it to take this course rather than another more academic one?"

 

[Evening Mist]

Take the course! Take the course. Take the course!

What a WONDERFUL opportunity! I love academics, but taking care of children is VASTLY important.

I think it is totally cool that even WANT to. The trouble with "learning by first hand experience" is that the little people you are practising on so precious to you. It is better to make as few mistakes as you can. Though you'll still make a lot. LOL! It is part of the job.

But if you start thinking now about what children need, and what kind of parent you want to be, and if you get as much exposure to thoughtful parents -- you'll be a leg up when you start. Seriously.

Also, I have a rather substantial library on parenting, and I'd be happy to recoment books to you if you want -- just send me a pm!

 

[minniemouse]

I think that it is a wonderful idea. I took a class called Child development....it went into every aspect of not only being a parent, but how a child develops and very specific needs from conception on up to the teen years. It really showed all the little things of parenting and child care that most teens never think about. It may not have specifically addressed some of the more controversial issues, but it addressed all of the basics and many of the common misconceptions. A course like this would serve dual purpose...it would be a helpful reference for you when you were ready to start your own family, but also would impress upon the students just what kind of responsibility you are taking on when you become a parent and hopefully encouraging students to be mindful of that when they consider sex outside of marriage. It would surprise some how many girls purposely get pregnant as an unwed teen because they seem to think that being a Mom is all fun and games and fail to realize the level of responsibility and sacrifice it would take, especially for a teen who is far from ready for motherhood.

 

[Pizza]

Yes, take the course. I'm sure it will teach you alot. It will probably be helpful even if you ever care for (babysit) any children. Not that a course will have all the answers, but I'm sure it will be helpful in the future. If it interests you take it. Not many guys (at least not many I know) have such an interest in parenting, especially high school age guys. You should be commended for your interest. I'm sure you will be a great father some day!

 

[Christmasguy]

I agree

If you can take the course and still fill your academic needs. Then take the course.

I have a certificate in Child Development and a Degree if Elementry Education, and my kids still stump me and I have no idea some days of what I am doing.

Isn't it interesting that we encourage teens to take drives ed so they have the tools to drive safe. Yet not a course to give people the tools to parent safe.

Just a thought
Bryan

 

[minniemouse]

Yesterday at 10:09 PM Christmasguy said this in Post #6 Isn't it interesting that we encourage teens to take drives ed so they have the tools to drive safe. Yet not a course to give people the tools to parent safe.

I hadn't thought of it in that context before, but it does seem odd.  Both are important, yet only one is addressed.

 

[Rondabear]

As everyone already said I would take the course. I think it will be a great opportunity

 

[spirituality]

Thanks guys! you have all been a great help... i will later post the courses i will be taking! thanks so much!

 

[BeanMak]

I would recommend it too. My biggest arguements with my husband was over expectations he had of children that flew in the face of all child development theories!