sschm blog 10

I found it very interesting when talking about families with young children, the functions and meanings behind children's actions. It's something that I never realized was so complicated with their actions meaning something different. It makes me realize how hard parenting really is. I just watched the movie Marley and Me and this clearly showed the mom struggling with the three children and keeping her sanity. But she developed an authoritative style of parenting and developed a real connection with her children. I'm lucky to have had the same experiences with my own parents, where they created an environment of safe learning and non judgemental growing up. I think this will push me to be a better parent when or if I decide to take that role. Understanding what your children are trying to communication through different outlets is important to be able to decode and process their real meaning. I will look to teach not tell.