Parenting has a standard. As a society, we have chosen to overlook
parenting. Our children, our schools and our communities are suffering due to
problems in parenting. We are not here to discuss and debate parenting styles.
However, parenting has a standard. There are standard elements in parenting
that must be adhered to and utilized. The elements are represented in the
Household DNA Parenting Pyramid: Love, Peace, Protection, Provisions, Bless
& Edify, Wisdom and Guidance.
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Household DNA is a term that I have coined, which represents all the
actions in a household sanctioning the behavior of a child. It includes
but is not limited to
words, behavior, values and beliefs developed and used in the home and
those
entering and allowed via visitors, activities, technology, etc.
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The behavior of persons in a household is indicative of the Household DNA.
If you want to change the child's behavior, you have to change the household
DNA. We know this. We have always talked about exposure, extracurricular
activities and other programs, interventions and strategies that enhance
behavior.
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If you analyze our efforts as a society to change the condition of a child,
they tend to be outside influences targeting the child: school, youth programs
and public assistance.
Newsflash:
The child goes home to parents/guardians who determine
the Household DNA.
The parents through their words, actions, belief and uses of resources
decide and control the Household DNA.
Our
schools and our communities are reflections of our Household DNA.