Parents Chapter

Dear Parent,
Have you ever noticed that all of our childhood fantasies had heroes that all lived by a code of honor? For example, King Arthur and the knights of the round table, had a code of honor.
“Chivalry”
• To never do outrage nor murder
• Always to flee treason
• To by no means be cruel but to give mercy unto him who asks for mercy
• To always do ladies, gentlewomen and widows succor
• To never force ladies, gentlewomen or widows
• Not to take up battles in wrongful quarrels for love or worldly goods

Wonder Woman had: The Lasso Of Truth
Superman had: Truth, Justice and the American Way
I think you get the idea. Martial Artist, for thousands of years, have understood the power that could be wheeled in the name of Good, doing what is right, protecting the innocent, caring for the weak. None of what we are talking about is new; maybe forgotten. We live in a different world today. One made up of lawyers and courts and an attitude of, I need to mind my own business for fear of being sued for trying to help a person, you, I may not know. People have become afraid to step forward. However, this is not the attitude or philosophy we can adapt when interacting with family members. If we allow outside opinions and society to dictate to us what is best for our families and loved ones, we, in turn surrender our power. I am not saying outside opinions and society cannot serve the greater good, I am saying do what is easy first and what is easy will always be in the realm of your power. A parent that finds out that their child is now being looked at by the local school system because this child may fall into one of the many new convenient category's society has constructed to further categorize our children, such as: Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Attention-Deficit Disorder and Obesity now must act. Whether you like it or not society will begin to take steps it feels are in the best interest of your child.

The following was taken from: The University Of Texas Website: Understanding Childhood Disorders, and may be found at:
(http://hcpc.uth.tmc.edu/understanding_childhood_disorders.htm#cd_type)

Mental health professionals offer a wide range of effective therapies and treatments, drawing on significant advances in procedures and technologies. Like mental illnesses in adults, childhood disorders usually require a combination of medication and supportive psychological therapies either in the hospital or on an outpatient basis.

Medication is commonly prescribed for childhood disorders and has been proved an increasingly effective tool. This type of treatment requires careful supervision by a physician and is targeted at the chemical imbalances associated with these disorders. Like any drugs, these medications may have side effects.

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Medicine has come a long way from the times we use to drill a hole in a person head to relieve, a severe headache. However, one thing still rings true; It was a better choice for a person to exercise all of their options prior to seeing a doctor. In today’s world, this still remains the better choice. We must learn to take responsibility in matters concerning our family. It’s time to start becoming the true superheros of our children’s lives. Stay tuned to this Blog. Next , how to become a superhero to your child.