Is there a need for foster parents?
Table of Contents
Is there a need for foster parents?
There is a great need for more foster carers. Children enter foster care through no fault of their own. In NSW there are over 18,000 children and young people in need of care, but fewer than 12,200 households authorised to provide it. Every year another 2500 children enter the foster care system.
What makes a good parent?
If you’re like most parents, you want your child to do well in school, be productive, be responsible and independent, respectful, enjoy meaningful relationships with you and others, be caring and compassionate, and have a happy, healthy and fulfilling life.
What is considered a bad parent?
Bad parenting is a series of actions that can seriously harm the child’s demeanour and psychology. Bad parenting isn’t restricted to a single act; it is a collection of these acts that are usually what contributes to a harmful effect on the child.
What parents should never do?
10 Things Parents Should NEVER DoIgnore their brain. Their brain controls everything they do—how they think, how they behave, how they relate to others. Rarely spend quality time with them. Be a poor listener. Use name calling. Be overly permissive. Fail to supervise them. Do as I say, not as a I do. Only notice what they do wrong.
