Now You're Concerned About Your Child?

This school year is almost complete.  I've experienced a sense of accomplishment for my kiddies as well as myself.  As a stay at home mom, my job is my kids.  When they start to decline in school subjects, I do what I need to do to get them back on track.  My daughters teacher notified me that she was struggling one semester on her math, I took care of it.  She was in tutoring in 2 days after I was notified.  It was my job to identify that the help that I was giving her at home wasn't working.

In my opinion, there shouldn't be any excuse for your child to fail a grade level...especially being a stay at home mom.  Several people I've had conversations with this week are now showing concern because they've been notified that their child is being held back.  Where was the concern during the beginning of the year when their child's grades were low? Parents need to understand that teachers are teachers, not babysitters....THATS IT! It's your job as a parent to implement the tools from the teacher and get to work.  If this means tutoring and not allowing your child to play after school then that's what needs to be done.  Work comes before play is what I tell my kids, they understand.  All the things that I wanted to say to this person about her child being in the same grade next year is her fault.  She says, "I hate this school!"  No, you should hate yourself!  It's obvious that the child was struggling way before now.  It's not the teachers nor the schools fault for not buckling down, it's your fault!  Maybe next school year, she'll be more on top of her child's schoolwork.  If not, he'll back in the position next year as well!

How my Childhood Changed Me As a Parent Today?

My childhood has had huge impact on how I raise my kids.  I've seen a lot of abuse and negativity while growing up.  I made a vow to myself that my kids will never experience none of the things that I went through.  My childhood was nothing to brag about.  Being raised by both parents sometimes isn't always grand.  Folk may say, "well at least you had both parents."  That comment can be burned.  No child, I repeat, no child should see emotional and physical abuse day in and day out.  I honestly think we suffered so much that we should've gotten some counseling. 

This vow I made to myself for my unborn children is to never put them in any situation where they feel lost.  Confused in life, feeling like they have no where to go out no one to talk to.  Always making sure they're happy before leaving out to school.  To always see happy moments with their parents, no violence!

Things aren't always what they seem.  On the outside, it appeared as this lovely happy family.  But on the inside, it was far from that happy family that was perceived from others!

How has your childhood changed you as a parent?

Happy Mothers Day from the Voices Who Can't Speak!

Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful mothers out there that work their asses off each and every day.  Even if your child is too young to realize the goodness of your work, they still appreciate you.  I'll be their voice for today, if they're too small this is what they would like you to know:

"I really appreciate all your hard work to make sure that I have everything I need to grow.  Thank you for nurturing me and giving me the secure feeling that I need at my young age.  I'm truly blessed to have you as my mom.  I may be small now but when I'm much older, I'll be able to express my gratitude and make you a card.  Keep up the good work mommy, I'm rooting for you! When I cry, don't get frustrated....I'm just expressing myself a little because I can't speak yet!  Just be patient with me, we'll learn each other one day at a time. I promise I'll get better at this thing called life, just give me some time. I love you very much way to go Mommy, you rock!"