Have you noticed the TV commercials and magazine ads these days? Marketers have taken hold of the fact that our kids are growing up too fast, and they are capitalizing on it for their own profit. Little girls can buy fashion dolls and toys that teach them to use credit cards. Boys are learning the fundamentals of war games with "new and improved" video games that make things more realistic than ever. These things have become glamorous in our children's eyes, but is this really the pace we should be setting for our kids. What happened to kids playing outside and using their imaginations for creative and fun play dates. Those days are long gone. So, what is a parent to do?

As a parent, you should be concerned about these changes and how young children are longing to be grown up before their time. They miss the whole idea of what being a child is all about. And, it's not just the kids fault - parents, teachers, and society in general are pushing kids harder and at an increasing speed. Schoolwork is much more demanding and the hours of homework have shaken bitter controversy. Society is gaining profits on our young children by targeting them as more mature than they really are. Where does it end?

If these are common occurrences in your household, then you can be sure that your child has fallen into this trap of growing up too fast:
Daughters:

  • Has your daughter been sent home from school to change an outfit?
  • Are you arguing with your daughter day-in and day-out to wear less makeup?
  • Does your daughter spend endless hours in front of the television trying to mimic her favorite celebrity?
  • Is your daughter concerned about her appearance and weight at an early age?

If this bothers you, then you need to take this online course. Learn ways to protect your daughter's image and let her feel okay about who she is - as a child, not an adult. For goodness sake's - let your kid be a kid!

Sons:

  • Is your son consumed with playing videogames, ignoring the chance to play outside?
  • Does your son act macho, and give the appearance that nothing bothers him?
  • Do you find your son being pressured to grow up and be a man by loved ones?
  • Does your son talk about girls in an inappropriate way, like "a babe" or "she's hot"?

Our society would have us think that this is the way it is, and it's okay. But, it is not natural for a little boy to act these ways. If you need to make some changes, this Better Family University Course will help you know where to start.

About This Course

altGrowing up is a natural process. Of course kids are going to mature. What is not okay is that they are growing up way too fast these days. This course will point out the natural progression of growth for both boys and girls. This will help you gauge your child's growth and whether or not they are acting much more mature - and often times not knowing how to handle it - than they should be.


Underneath all this maturity and growing up too fast may be a scared child that will not allow their feelings to show. Perhaps your child has been in situations where they felt like they had to do something they knew was wrong, like trying out smoking or drinking because of fear of being made fun of by peers. You need to know the signs that your child is having a problem handling this fast pace, and steps you can take to slow it down.

If you feel that you are partially or wholly to blame for this fast progression in your child's life, there are ways that you can learn to be more sensitive to your child's feelings and help them realize that they are an okay person. Children are supposed to be children. They are supposed to laugh at silly jokes, jump on sofas, and run around outside. If you want to get back to that, this course can help you.

There is a natural progression of growth that has not changed over many years. What has changed is the society we live in today and its demands on our children.

You Will Discover...


  • Signs that your child is growing up too fast
  • Ways to communicate effectively with your child about their feelings
  • Ways that marketers have targeted our youth, and what you can do about it
  • Healthy ways to allow your child to express themselves

You Will Be Able To...


  • Help pace your child in their quest to become older
  • Determine when your child is trying to hard to fit in with a crowd that demands they grow too fast
  • Help your child choose friends that will accept them at their own pace
  • Create a balance in your family in order to make it a positive growing environment

Who Should Enroll?


You, if you are concerned about your child growing up too fast and want to proactively take steps to slow down the pace. Enroll in this Better Family University Course Now!

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The information provided on the BetterFamilyUniversity.com web site is for informational purposes only. Nothing contained on the BetterFamilyUniversity.com web site or through the parenting seminars is intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment or as a substitute for consultation with a qualified health care professional. To find a qualified therapist in your area, please visit The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.