Week 11 - Parenting

I found this week's class discussion regarding parenting to be really insightful. There are so many different types of parenting styles and unique family situations. I have come to understand that it doesn't matter the situation, you can still be a great parent even if you are alone, or married, or widowed. One of the key insights I took from class this week was the need for contact and belonging. So much can be said with the simple touch of one person to another. Every child responds differently, and personal contact can show support, compassion, and understanding. I hope that one day I can be the parent that I know I have the potential to be.