Working Class Parenting: Motivation, Education and Inspiration For Parents

One Friday afternoon as my students were leaving the classroom after the bell had rung for dismissal, one of my students came up to me and gave me a hug (just as she often does). In a quiet voice I heard her say, "I wish I could tell you that I love you, but I can't because you are not my mom". With an wonderful feeling of appreciation, I returned the hug and told her, "I love you because you are my student, and I don't have to be your mom to say it!" As she hugged me just a little tighter that afternoon and then let go, I saw a beautiful smile, a smile that I knew was genuine. I knew once again, that I not only do my job of being a teacher because it is my passion to teach and inspire young people, but I do it because of the fulfillment it brings to my life and to each life I touch! As a parent you hope and pray that your children are inspired and encouraged daily by their teachers. Pray for them everyday! (We need it)

Sometimes the best lessons in life can be learned from children. The Christian Broadcasting Network talks to "Logan Henderson", a 12 year boy known as "The Sky Angel Cowboy", about his phone call to a radio station KSBJ FM 89.3.

Everyone knows parenting is a tough job. Between taking care of the kids work and other responsibilities, it's easy to get worn down and lose motivation. During those times inspiration can usually be found in the most unlikely places. For today, it's YouTube.  Watch this video and I bet you will be inspired, I guarantee you will be motivated. You will probably laugh (I did), and as a parent you will realize that once again, our kids are capable of anything, including inspiring us to be the best we can be. If you are down and you can use some encouragement, get ready for a "Pep Talk"! Make sure you watch it all the way to the end to learn more about the story.

My son and I have been involved in a local sports program now for over 4 years. Although promoted as a non-competitive sports program, there is no good warm blood American parent that goes to these games without wanting to see their team win. However, there has been this undercurrent of over competitiveness that has been tainting the games. Coaches have been a little more on edge with players and more confrontational with each other. Tuesday night was the fire storm. After a week of brewing (murmuring, complaining, sarcastic remarks and rude comments), one seemingly bad play erupted into verbal attacks, cursing and coaches clearing the benches. One parent on the opposing team yelled, “punch him in the face”. In the end, the kids were upset and parents refused to return. It was an unfortunate event, but one that could have been avoided.