I think that all of these are so connect that all of them would be difficult to change. It is hard to change the individual if they have no desire to change. If it also difficult to make families change, most parents are unwilling to change unless pushed by outside influences, such as department of child and family service. Even when DFS in to services they only change their behaviors as long as the are being forced to. Many times parents addictions are so made that the change only last for a few months.
I think something that can change is societal norms. It takes a lot of time but our ideas about cigarettes and drinking and driving are example of how group norms can change.
I would love it if every parent had to take parenting classes, but this is something that will never happen.
Kathryn,
ReplyDeleteI think that people can change if they are willing which is a good point that you made! I also think that if more families, or parents, were willing to part take in parenting classes or educational parenting classes, then there would be a possibility of far less run ins with DFS. Although some people don't change unless a threat is involved, like taking a child from a home, even then it is sad to see the people who are un willing to accept that they need help.
I agree that parents willing to take parenting classes will never happen! It's sad to think of all the children that do and will go through this in life when something could have been prevented, with a class to begin with!