They F*** You Up, Your Parenting Classes

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Source:

Sandeman, Jane. "They F*** You Up,  Your Parenting Classes." They F*** You Up,  Your Parenting                    Classes. 8 Aug. 2011. Web. 30 Mar. 2015.

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Summary:

In this article Jane Sandeman addresses a UK report about mandatory parenting classes. Her article talks about the defining "Make-it-or-break-it" point in a child's life that supposedly determines rather he or she will become a functioning member of society. This powerful point is not determined by their economic background or even education, but the quality of stimulation and nutrition a child receives in the 'early years.'

In the eyes of Sandeman, the government is calling all parents incapable of providing their children with the essentials to ensure them a good adulthood. Sandeman even continues on to question this theory, "Surely if parents have lost their grip...every child should be taken off its parents at birth and put into a 'Home Learning Environment'..." Sandeman also questions the general government answer which is that it would be best to have mandatory parenting classes for those in the lowest 20% income level.

To do so would be intrusive, stated Sandeman, to the family and very demeaning. Sandeman also researched some facts about the subject. According to that research the main issue is that parenting classes don't work (Sandeman).

The family unit is feared by those higher up. According to Parenting Matters, government hates that family is a law unto itself. The rest covers Sandemans' personal view as to why parenting classes should not be mandatory.     

Quality:

The quality of the website itself could be a little questionable due to the fact that it is a ".com" domain, but the article seems to be of decent quality. Sandeman uses several different sources within her article, as well as the fact that she is a known professional in her field. Earning her degree in 1983 from University of Exeter.

Issues:

The issues are mainly that the article is very opinion-based. Although the research was done, Sandeman allows her personal feelings on the subject to take charge throughout. It is also slightly outdated, but still a good read for those opposing mandatory parenting classes.

  

Key Words & Phrases:

Parenting
Nutrition
Stimulation
Mandatory Parenting