Em is a full-time nanny. She has nannied for three separate families over the course of 5+ years. She has training in various child related subjects including CPR, First Aid, and SIDS and Shaken Baby prevention. Beyond that, she has studied different parenting methods and has found Attachment Parenting to be the type of parenting she wants to follow in order to raise her child(ren). She has educated Marcus on the AP methods and he too is confident that this is the route we wish to go.
Attachment Parenting follows these 8 principles:
-Prepare for Pregnancy, Birth, and Parenting
-Feed with Love and Respect
-Respond with Sensitivity
-Use Nurturing Touch
-Ensure Safe Sleep, Physically and Emotionally
-Provide Consistent and Loving Care
-Practice Positive Discipline
-Strive for Balance in Personal and Family Life
More can be learned about Attachment Parenting at Attachment Parenting International.
We do not believe in physical punishment. Our children will not be hit, spanked, or slapped. They will never be exposed to any forms of physical or emotional abuse. Any discipline will be given in a way that is not only loving but will help the child learn.
As an infant and toddler, the child will go to work with Emily at her nanny position. He or she may also spend time with Emily's immediate and extended family. The child will not attend daycare. Once older, the child will be properly educated. We believe that not every child fits in to a traditional schooling system. We will evaluate them as they get closer to school age to see what form of schooling would be appropriate for him/her. Some options include: public school, language immersion school, Waldorf private school, and homeschooling. We will make sure that our children will go to the type of school that will allow them to learn and grow the most.
Our children will be cloth diapered. Cloth diapering is not only healthier for the child but also for the planet. They will eat a great deal of organic and natural foods and will be exposed to all different kinds of healthy foods. They will see a pediatrician regularly. We will do everything in our power to keep our little ones healthy and happy. The children will always have health and dental insurance.
Our children will be raised alongside our pets. From the beginning, they will be taught to be compassionate, kind, and an advocate to animals. As they grow older, they will be taught to play an instrument. They will be taught to work on cars alongside Marcus and also to sew by Emily. We do not believe in segregating children from certain activities just because it may not be something that people of their gender traditionally do. If we have girls, they will learn the ins and outs of a car. And if we have boys they will grow up knowing how to sew, bake, and craft. We want our children to learn to be as self sufficient as possible by the time they are adults.
We have very strong moral beliefs. Our values are very important to us. We do our best to live by these in everything we do. Our values include:
-Honesty: We tell the truth and live with integrity.
-Love: We act with love, even when we haven’t received the same consideration
-Charity: We know how blessed our lives are and we try to help others so that they too may have a similar life
-Compassion for animals: We rescue animals from neglectful and abusive situations. We also advocate for animals and their rights. We do not use products that are tested on animals. Emily chooses not to consume animal products.
-Family: Our family is a big part of our lives and we remain close with them. They are a huge part of our support system.
-Peace: We strive to be peaceful in our exchanges. We believe in gentleness, calm words, and consideration of other’s feelings.
-Human Rights: We have no place for racism, bigotry, or homophobia in our lives.
-Responsibility: We believe in being responsible for our lives. We work hard and hold ourselves accountable for our choices.
-Financial Stability: We always pay our bills and taxes and have no credit card debt. We maintain an impressive credit rating and are conservative in our spending.
-Health: We care for our bodies by working out, eating right, and regularly visiting the doctor.
-Spirituality: While we follow no specific religion, we do hope that there is a God watching over us. If our child chooses to follow a specific faith later in life, we will whole-heartedly support him.
-Political Activism: We consider ourselves to be Democrats in regards to MOST political issues. We do have more conservative views when it comes to abortion.
We will do our best to instill these values in our future children.
If you choose to allow us to adopt your child, he/she will be to us as if our own flesh and blood. They will be loved, adored, cherished, and protected for the rest of our days.
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