Pastor Clem Guillermo:Parenting 101

The Supreme Parents Council (SPC)of The Holy Redeemer School Of Kalookan(HRSK) in Franville V Caloocan City hosts Family days every year.But with Tita Cristy Esteras as the president for this school year,it was good she invited Pastor Clem Guillermo of the Back to the Bible Ministry to enlighten(and enlighten was I indeed)the parents of Grade 4 and high school student or shall I say, Apayao's family,as teacher Dory puts it.

At First,Ma'am Apayao welcomed us parents by sharing her reflections gained from the Ateneo workshop she attended:How is Family,Parent,Teacher Defined nowadays.She used the analogy that parents are teachers and those teachers are pencils-leaving a mark on the characters of each child.

Then Pastor Clem started the lecture with the topic on understanding your teens by understanding yourself.It all boils down to our Parenting "origin"(if we can call such)How were your parents with you?Now,How a Parent are you today?

More has been said but the jist of the 3 hour meeting were:
EQUAL MUTUAL RESPECT and ADAPTATION to each child you have.
Kids at the age of 3,5,7 are the most needy in terms of emotional and spiritual TOGETHERNESS.
Fathers must be involved.Leave a legacy and impact the holistic development of each child.
Mothers need to be HAPPY and be in love with thy self to create a happier atmosphere for all.

Needless to say,the family is the beginning of all good deeds.
Let us be AWARE so as not to have more "damaged" kids.
Let them grow.
Let them learn
Let them go.