Parenting
I thought parenting has always been a difficult thing that can be done in a thousand different ways. There are thousands of websites and books that claim they have the superior method of parenting. It’s hard to think how I will parent my own kids when I’m not even married yet. In class we talked about different ways parenting can be done. Popkin’s purpose in parenting was to protect, prepare, survive, and thrive. To also teach the child courage, self-esteem, responsibility, cooperation, and respect. I agree with Pobkin's purpose of parenting and the qualities he wants to teach children. To protect their child so they can grow up in a safe environment. To eliminate the danger that their child might be faced with while growing up. To protect them from bad influences that might surround him/her. To also prepare their child to learn and grow, through trials and making mistakes in their life. Popkin also talked about allowing the child to receive natural consequences. Such as having t