Big Winner

I have always believed that parenting plays a major role in shaping the criminality of children. Parents are the first inspiration to shaping and molding the character of the child by teaching them values, beliefs, and behaviors. This is done through teaching the child right from wrong, disciplinary measures for unacceptable behaviors, and nurturing and love applied at the same time. If the Parent possess bad parenting skills such as not being involved in the child's life, abuse, and neglect, the child will reflect such and seek what is missing through other channels such as gangs or engaging in a crowd that does not exemplify an ideal role model to follow.

I think there should be a mandatory class implemented about parenting because those parents that are parents to children may have not had the efficient guidance as to how to raise a child because they themselves did not have loving nurturing parent to instill such values, beliefs, and behaviors needed to mold them to pass on to their children. Without those qualities or traits present from the previous parents (grandparents to the child) then what does the present parent have to pass on to their children?

Parents do play a major role in shaping how their children will act as adolescents and adults. Parents lead through examples and teachings. Children can also learn from their parent's mistakes if they did not make the best decisions in their life. Being a positive role model is very important, but letting your kids know what mistake you made may help lead them in a different direction. I believe young parents could benefit from parenting classes. Mandatory parenting classes for first time parents under the age of 20 may not be a bad idea. A little extra guidance and advice may help younger parents in making decisions that most benefit the child.

I think that parenting does play a major role in shaping the criminality of the children. Even before birth, we are teaching in some sort of way. When the child is born, a child will mock you so he/she is watching your every move. Although we as parents are teaching them, we can't always be there by their side each and every second. Every parent wants to raise what we call the "perfect child". Although no one is perfect, we still strive for perfection and children strive to make their parents happy. Parents teach their children morals and values at an early age, these are instilled in our children , so when they go out into the world, they know right from wrong and are aware of the consequences that they will face if they commit a crime.

No I do not think that parenting classes should be mandatory. A class will not teach you how to be a parent. Parenting is a learning experience I think. I had my first child when I was 18 years old and I didn't go through any classes. I just had the same morals and values that were instilled in me and I have taught my children the same and I thank GOD that they are good kids, they haven't gotten into any trouble. We haven't always lived in the best of neighborhoods and they were not easily influenced by their peers. They knew what consequences were ahead if they did anything wrong. Parenting comes natural and it's all about