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Parenting: Raising Your Child in Ireland Today "I know of no other task that an adult will undertake in life that is as demanding, challenging, responsible, complicated and never-ending as parenting ...[but], like the vast majority of parents, I had no real preparation for parenthood and received no training or direct help during the whole process." Raising a child is not an easy task, and there is no simple rulebook to follow. The goal of any parent is to guide and nurture their child from babyhood to becoming a mature, capable, independent, responsible and self-sufficient adult, but how do you achieve this, especially during the tricky teenage years? In this thoughtful and compassionate book, John Lonergan shares his own parenting philosophy, developed over twenty years of talking to and with parents and teenagers. He emphasises the importance of communication and consensus, arguing that without good communication you cannot be a successful parent, and tackling subjects like: * Developing your parenting objectives * The importance of self-esteem * Accepting your child for who they are * Bullying * Underage drinking and drug use * Suicide * Sex education and sexuality Parenting: Raising Your Child in Ireland Today will help you guide your child in their journey to adulthood. While it is primarily aimed at the parents of pre-teens and teens, it is relevant to children of all ages. It will also prove inspirational to teachers, coaches, youth club leaders, other family members and all those who interact with children on a regular basis. The author's royalties from the sale of this book will go to Barnardos Ireland and Barnardo's Northern Ireland. Barnardos registered charity no. 6015. Barnardo's registered charity no. 216250 and SC037605.

Table of Contents:
Foreword ... vii Acknowledgements ... x Barnardos in Ireland ... xv Barnardo's Northern Ireland ... xvii 1. Introduction ... 1 Parenting Objectives ... 2 The Complexity of Parenting ... 4 Our Relationship with Our Children ... 8 Communication Is Key ... 9 Parenting by Example ... 10 Parenting and the Home ... 13 Aims and Layout of this Book ... 15 2. Communication ... 17 Obstacles to Honest Communication ... 21 The Family China ... 21 The Value of Chatting ... 25 Keeping the Lines of Communication Open... 29 More about Listening ... 32 When You Become an Embarrassment to Your Teenager... 34 3. Nurturing Self-Confidence ... 37 Compliments, Criticism and Self-Confidence ... 38 Things Not to Say to Your Child ... 41 Two Approaches to Discipline ... 45 Losing Your Temper ... 48 4. Accepting Your Child and Choosing the Future ... 49 Accepting Your Child's Reality ... 49 Accepting Your Child's Ability ... 51 What if My Child Is Not Achieving Their Potential? ... 55 The Key Message ... 58 Choosing School Subjects... 58 The CAO Application Form ... 60 5. Bullying... 65 What Is Bullying? ... 66 Consequences of Bullying ... 69 Bullying v Teasing ... 69 Common Forms of Bullying ... 70 Cyberbullying ... 72 Bullying and Silence ... 76 Why Do Children Bully? ... 78 Bullying Traits to Watch Out For ... 80 What Type of Child Is Likely to Be Bullied? ... 81 Signs that Your Child Is Being Bullied ... 83 Proving a Case of Bullying ... 84 What Should You Do if You Suspect Your Child Is Being Bullied? ... 87 What if Your Child Is the Bully? ... 96 Conclusion ... 101 6. Underage Drinking ... 103 Underage Drinking in Ireland Today ... 103 Effects of Alcohol on Teenagers ... 105 What Do Teenagers Drink and Where Do They Get Their Alcohol From? ... 107 The 'Free Gaff' ... 108 Why Do Teenagers Drink?... 109 How Should You Deal with Your Child's Underage Drinking? ..112 Conclusion ... 114 7. Drugs -s Northern Ireland ... xvii 1. Introduction ... 1 Parenting Objectives ... 2 The Complexity of Parenting ... 4 Our Relationship with Our Children ... 8 Communication Is Key ... 9 Parenting by Example ... 10 Parenting and the Home ... 13 Aims and Layout of this Book ... 15 2. Communication ... 17 Obstacles to Honest Communication ... 21 The Family China ... 21 The Value of Chatting ... 25 Keeping the Lines of Communication Open... 29 More about Listening ... 32 When You Become an Embarrassment to Your Teenager... 34 3. Nurturing Self-Confidence ... 37 Compliments, Criticism and Self-Confidence ... 38 Things Not to Say to Your Child ... 41 Two Approaches to Discipline ... 45 Losing Your Temper ... 48 4. Accepting Your Child and Choosing the Future ... 49 Accepting Your Child's Reality ... 49 Accepting Your Child's Ability ... 51 What if My Child Is Not Achieving Their Potential? ... 55 The Key Message ... 58 Choosing School Subjects... 58 The CAO Application Form ... 60 5. Bullying... 65 What Is Bullying? ... 66 Consequences of Bullying ... 69 Bullying v Teasing ... 69 Common Forms of Bullying ... 70 Cyberbullying ... 72 Bullying and Silence ... 76 Why Do Children Bully? ... 78 Bullying Traits to Watch Out For ... 80 What Type of Child Is Likely to Be Bullied? ... 81 Signs that Your Child Is Being Bullied ... 83 Proving a Case of Bullying ... 84 What Should You Do if You Suspect Your Child Is Being Bullied? ... 87 What if Your Child Is the Bully? ... 96 Conclusion ... 101 6. Underage Drinking ... 103 Underage Drinking in Ireland Today ... 103 Effects of Alcohol on Teenagers ... 105 What Do Teenagers Drink and Where Do They Get Their Alcohol From? ... 107 The 'Free Gaff' ... 108 Why Do Teenagers Drink?... 109 How Should You Deal with Your Child's Underage Drinking? ..112 Conclusion ... 114 7. Drugs -s Northern Ireland ... xvii 1. Introduction ... 1 Parenting Objectives ... 2 The Complexity of Parenting ... 4 Our Relationship with Our Children ... 8 Communication Is Key ... 9 Parenting by Example ... 10 Parenting and the Home ... 13 Aims and Layout of this Book ... 15 2. Communication ... 17 Obstacles to Honest Communication ... 21 The Family China ... 21 The Value of Chatting ... 25 Keeping the Lines of Communication Open... 29 More about Listening ... 32 When You Become an Embarrassment to Your Teenager... 34 3. Nurturing Self-Confidence ... 37 Compliments, Criticism and Self-Confidence ... 38 Things Not to Say to Your Child ... 41 Two Approaches to Discipline ... 45 Losing Your Temper ... 48 4. Accepting Your Child and Choosing the Future ... 49 Accepting Your Child's Reality ... 49 Accepting Your Child's Ability ... 51 What if My Child Is Not Achieving Their Potential? ... 55 The Key Message ... 58 Choosing School Subjects... 58 The CAO Application Form ... 60 5. Bullying... 65 What Is Bullying? ... 66 Consequences of Bullying ... 69 Bullying v Teasing ... 69 Common Forms of Bullying ... 70 Cyberbullying ... 72 Bullying and Silence ... 76 Why Do Children Bully? ... 78 Bullying Traits to Watch Out For ... 80 What Type of Child Is Likely to Be Bullied? ... 81 Signs that Your Child Is Being Bullied ... 83 Proving a Case of Bullying ... 84 What Should You Do if You Suspect Your Child Is Being Bullied? ... 87 What if Your Child Is the Bully? ... 96 Conclusion ... 101 6. Underage Drinking ... 103 Underage Drinking in Ireland Today ... 103 Effects of Alcohol on Teenagers ... 105 What Do Teenagers Drink and Where Do They Get Their Alcohol From? ... 107 The 'Free Gaff' ... 108 Why Do Teenagers Drink?... 109 How Should You Deal with Your Child's Underage Drinking? ..112 Conclusion ... 114 7. Drugs - An Introduction ... 117 Ecstasy ... 119 Cannabis ... 120 Cocaine ... 122 Heroin ... 123 Amphetamine ... 126 LSD ... 128 Sedatives and Tranquillisers ... 129 Solvents ... 130 Magic Mushrooms ... 130 Drugs Terminology ... 131 8. Your Child and Drugs ... 133 What Is Addiction? ... 134 Drug Tolerance and Withdrawal ... 136 General Signs and Symptoms of Drug Use ... 137 Monitoring Your Children ... 139 What to Do if Your Child Is Taking Drugs ... 139 Conclusion ... 144 9. Suicide ... 147 Why Do Young People Decide to End Their Lives by Suicide? ...148 Myths about Suicide ... 149 What Are the Signs of Suicidal Thought? ... 152 What Should You Do if You Think Your Child Is Suicidal? ..154 Providing a Safe Listening Environment ... 157 Suicide - A Problem for Society? ... 158 10. Sexual Relationships and Sexuality ... 161 Laying the Foundation - Early Years ... 162 Puberty ... 166 Becoming Sexually Active ... 167 The Importance of Boundaries ... 169 Sex Abuse and Pornography ... 172 Pornography ... 173 Legal Issues ... 175 Religious Beliefs and Sex ... 175 Relationships... 176 Sexuality ... 179 A Final Word ... 182 11. Sport and Recreational Activities ... 183 The Benefits of Playing Sport ... 184 Unwilling Participants ... 188 Competitiveness and Sportsmanship ... 188 Sport and Study ... 191 Other Recreational Activities ... 191 12. Fathers ... 195 The Role of Fathers ... 195 Spending Time with Your Child ... 196 Be There for Your Child ... 197 Discipline ... 198 Parental Love ... 202 Accepting Your Child for Who They Are ... 203 13. Measuring Parenting Success ... 205 A Reflection on Observation ... 208 The Perfect Parent ... 215

About the Author :
John Lonergan is a native of Bansha, Co. Tipperary. He served in the Irish Prison Service for over 42 years. He was Governor of Mountjoy Prison for over 22 years and Governor of the top security prison at Portlaoise for almost four years. He retired in June 2010 and later that year his autobiography, The Governor, was published. His philosophy is that change, personal or otherwise, cannot be enforced on people, and he believes that real and meaningful change only comes about through dialogue, consent and agreement. He is convinced that people change from the inside out and suggests that the big task for all of us as human beings is to find the humanity in others and then to nurture it. He is convinced that the more people are in touch with their own humanity the more likely they are to treat others with humanity. He is the father of two adult daughters and has two grandsons. For over twenty years he has delivered a talk to parents of school-going children called 'Parenting - The Challenges and the Rewards', sharing his personal experience of parenting.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781909895331
  • Publisher: Orpen Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Orpen Press
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: Raising Your Child in Ireland Today
  • ISBN-10: 1909895334
  • Publisher Date: 13 Nov 2013
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 236


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