Discovering the Lifespan, third edition, by Robert Feldman

  THIS ASSIGNMENT IS COMPOSED OF TWO DIFFERENT SECTIONS: BOTH assignments are BASED on the textbook: Discovering the Lifespan, third edition, by Robert Feldman 1- Write short paragraph (100-200 word) in reply to the prompt. 2- REPLY to post (see below) 50-75 words #1. DISCUSSION: PROMPT: Raising children today is not easy. Their health is impaired by diet, lack of exercise, environmental toxins, and stress. They are subject to bullies in school, negative influences in the media, and they are pressured to grow up too fast. Technology has exposed children to so much more than they used to be exposed to. Given all of these impacts, discuss the factors that lead to raising healthy children. What would you do to raise your children to be well-adjusted physically and emotionally? How would you handle the attraction of technology in your household? Support your discussion with readings from the textbook or other authoritative sources found via the College Library. Cite your sources (APA style). Remember the criteria for the discussions: • 100-200 word original post • 50-75 word reply post REPLY TO THIS POST: Raising a child is a very hard job. The decisions you make can shape a person and determine their ability to develop as productive member of society. I was always told by my father that it is the duty of the parent to talk to their children and try to the best of their abilities to lead them towards the right way. A parent will not always be able to make the child understand or have them do what they should be doing, accepting this helps the child understand that they are an independent individual and accept responsibility for their actions. The media, friends and other things will shape the child and their experiences, it cannot be prevented. As a parent all one can do is hope that your child understands what you are telling them and create a safe home environment where the child is encouraged to think for himself and make responsible choices on his life. In other words, you cannot put your child in a bubble in the hopes that he will not be exposed to the dangers/ bad things of the world, you will only create a child that is not mentally or emotionally ready to deal with the kind of responsibilities and decisions that everyone have to take in life. Talk to your child, teach him, lead him and everything will be well.