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To exasperate means to “stir up”. To frustrate, vex, annoy or make angry. There might be battles, children with parents; there might be struggles within. If we find that we are warring with our children – fighting battles with them on the home front, or if we see signs of unhappiness, or difficulty, we might discover that one or more of these 30 Ways is the cause:

1. Physical Abuse

Parental Alienation; the programming of a child by a parent to turn the child against the other parent has three levels of alienation mild, moderate, and severe. As the alienation increases the negative behavior of the children towards the targeted parent also increases. The percentage of children having access and parenting time (visitation) with the alienated parent decreases.

What is the definition of a “good parent”? Is it someone who is nurturing? Someone who is a disciplinarian? Someone who is a buddy? Perhaps a “good parent” possesses each of these qualities and many more. The challenge of parenting is that each parent must come to know their child – -and themselves — and make critical decisions regarding the type of parent they will be. I believe that the definition of a “good parent” is a parent who prepares their child to live a life where the parent is no longer needed. In short, a parent who allows themselves to become “not needed” is perhaps the parent who is doing the task of parenting well.

When to Look for Parenting Help

Being a parent is a wonderful part of life but at times it can prove to be the most challenging as well. No matter how well prepared you are there will be many situations that will spring a surprise on you.

All parents have experienced the ups and downs of parenting. We relish those early morning cuddles in bed. We live for the little “I love you’s” that always come at just the right moment. But we’ve also had to deal with the temper tantrums, the troubles in school, and the worrying that goes along with our teens late-night adventures. How often have we second guessed out decisions about what’s best for our kids or how to handles a specific problem? How many times have we turned to those around us for suggestions, only to get a hurried answer or an unwanted opinion? Parents today face many more challenges than even those a generation ago had to deal with. Many families are separated by thousands of miles. Often times, both parents have to work, so nannies and day care centers are responsible for taking care of our children. Popular culture and the media play a huge role in what our children are exposed to, including adult themes and violence. We have to be even more deliberate and diligent as parents in today’s society, but doing this alone can be a formidable task. Now, we don’t have to do it along – the new vocation of Parent Coaching is filling the gap for today’s parents.