Are parents too involved?
87610
i think that that is going too far. when kids sign up for something, lots of times, they want to enjoy themselves, have fun with their friends outside of school and maybe learn something. not many kids are looking to be asked to join a professional team. a lot of times, it depends on how old the kids are and exactly what they are doing. if they are on the other side of the field (so they can't hear their parents when they regularly talk) and they are letting the ball go inches past their glove, while they talk on their cellphone, then i think SOMEONE should say something. there are some cases when someone should say something and when people shouldn't say something. i played sports for a long time, and it only made me nervous. Hope this helps.
163966
no!!!\nIt is up to the parents to decide wether something is apropriate for their child to watch.\nSome people might say that the parents can't always be around....well then they should teach their kid to obey the rules....AND.....CHANNEL BLOCK.\nBut most of it should be allowed anyway. Parents should trust their teenagers to make the right decisions.
1149834
Take help of Parents like a good Kid...
24639
CALMLY talk to your parents. LISTEN to what their concerns are. I am a son, parent, and soon to be grand parent ... Although I rarely took my parents' advice and changed my life because of it, when I did LISTEN, it made my life easier. My parents realize (and I realize as a parent) that kids will NOT do what they want them to do, but if the parents are HEARD, it makes life easier for you, your parents, and the "mate" you are talking about. Think about what they are saying to you, DON'T ARGUE or MAKE THEM THINK like you think - that ain't happening - You allready know your opinion, now PLEASE take 10 minutes and hear the opinion of your parents.
776029
Depending on the situation. When my parents are older I feel they should be the responsibilty of me and my siblings. The way I see it, they spent quite a few years looking after us, so we should do the same for them.
171663
yes.  I think parents need to start taking responsibility and monitor what their children are doing instead of expecting everyone else to do their job as a parent.  Also if you don't like a program or think it is unappropriate DON'T watch it!  It is common sense.  There are lots of things I don't like to watch so I don't.  It doesn't solve anything by complaining about it.
422208
i think a lot of parents let there kids get out ofof control at a very young age .. and they had rather turn there head than try to do something with the kids .. so yes i do think a parent should be responable for what there teen agers do..
186249
lots of love an effection. They need to be expose to society to. Alot of parents want to keep hem away from it, but its not good.
637327
Yes!  The reason kids are acting this way is because no one is taking responsibility for them.  Parents would rather point fingers at school systems, the media, and society, instead of taking responsibility for what their kids learn.  If more parents did this, we'd be in a much better place!
51102
I believe that parents get wrapped up in their jobs and trying to provide for their family.  They also, sometimes, get wrapped up in their own lives.  Im afraid that I know of too many families that parents are too wrapped up in their selves to even pay attention to their children.  I dont think its right.  Parents should spend quality time getting to know their children.
563012
I believe that parents should be held responsible to a certain extent, but, you can preach and preach to your kids about what's right and wrong and they still may not listen. I firmly believe that you CANNOT hide everything from your kids. Society has a very big part in shaping idea's into a child's mind. The child should be held criminally responsible to the extent of the law, unless the parent forced or helped the child do the act, then both should be held responsible.
1177955
Yes they can.  I believe that parent involvment should be encouraged, but at the same time limited in how much they are allowed to do.  If the program is well thought out and the parents are given specific jobs to do they can be a great asset.
1054774
teachers role is as teacher, I never thought it took a village to raise my child, I parent my children, the teacher parents her children only...good grief everybody, thats right, hand over your parental rights and let the teacher give your kids their values, why did you have kids anyway? The only time they can take over the parents role is when the parent lets them.
550005
You know who the responsible parent is....YOU! Just continue being what you are, and the problem is solved. Kids are smart, and they KNOW! They want to live where there is stability, security, and love! You give them all that, so you have nothing to be concerned about! Relax!!
587492
Yes! Let it go.  They want you to react to their pissing and moaning. Who cares if they sigh, as long as they're doing what you've asked them to do? They're playing their role and the children. You should stay strong and continue be the parent.
509991
Not at all.  Parents don't get a script.  They have to make all their own decisions regarding how to raise their children, and hope like heck they get it right!
783859
ALL parents, no -- SOME parents, definitely