In The Struggle Against Kids Gone Wild A New Parenting Resource Helps Parents Promote Family Values

  For parents challenged by Britney Spears, Gangster Rap, and Girls Gone Wild, the question of how to teach family values to elementary age youngsters can be daunting. The challenge increases with news videos of young kids brutally beating each other. That&#s why Jean Tracy, founder and president of online company, www.KidsDiscuss.com, crafted a new parenting resource, the Dilemma Discussion Kit.

To help kids think right about wrong, parents need to discover their children&#s thoughts, says Tracy. Using childhood dilemmas that ask, &#What would you do if…?&# helps kids express themselves and parents guide. Tracy suggests that parents present a dilemma and encourage the conversation by saying:
> Tell me more.
> How do you suppose he feels?
> Can you think of another way to solve it?

Children love to express their opinions when their thoughts are appreciated, says Tracy. They&#ll want another session if parents encourage them. Tracy advises using comments like:
> Thank you, I especially liked your thoughts about…
> Good job! I&#m proud of the way you think.
> Let&#s end our discussion with a family hug.

The positive way parents handle what their kids tell them, says Tracy, is the key to overcoming &#Kids Gone Wild&# and accepting family values.

Tracy designs parenting resources at www.KidsDiscuss.com that grow out of her experiences as a mother, a teacher, a family counselor for over 20 years, and as an author and speaker.

Tracy&#s, parenting resource, The Dilemma Discussion Kit, is in PDF format and includes:
> Easy instructions
> 5 approaches to enhancing family discussions
> What Would You Do If… cards
> 51 dilemmas to discuss

$11.95. AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY AT www.kidsdiscuss.com