Instant Parenthood... are you ready? by Phil Girouard

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Instant Parenthood... are you ready?
by Phil Girouard

Catch human nature at its best when you find yourself in the instant parenthood club. The idea of having your life turned upside down by an upcoming new arrival is enough to make anyone stand up and take notice. Or is it? I'm sure there are some people who can sit together planning intensely, and ponder the future of their newborn with the greatest of care. And even before the baby comes, some will have considered post secondary savings plans, a larger house, better neighbourhoods and a minivan.

However, although that is commendable, it only treats how to school the child, where he or she will sleep, the safety of the surrounding area, and how you are going to get the little one(s) to the mall. It doesn't speak to the child's upbringing or development as a well-balanced individual.

OK, so the husband has a job that can support the family, good. Mom and dad have excellent family histories as far as health goes, good again. The neighbours are supportive with nice kids... for baby sitting, and grandma is waiting in the wings... ready to pinch a cheek or two. Hey life is good... yeah... yours.

Getting married and having kids are likely two of the most important decisions people have to make, and yet they are left up to the young and inexperienced. These decisions are made when life is exciting, new and interesting. Everything is a wonderful adventure... that we can go through together... in joyful bliss. OK, so ask the 50% or more divorced couples who have tattooed teens with drug problems, what went wrong.

Author's Biography:

Phil is a father, coach and published author of several articles on parenting. His light hearted, almost tongue in cheek, approach helps ease young parents into guiding their gradeschoolers through the many trials of growing up. Phil operates www.short-stories-help-children.com

Posted on: July 17,2007

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