To address this issue, the Division of Youth Services under DCCA is providing parenting education to parents who have abusive personalities.
Faisao said this program aims to help parents understand the behaviors of their children.
The program provides knowledge, attitudes, skills and aspirations that will motivate the parent to become an effective mother or father who protects, nurtures and loves his or her children, Faisao said.
“Parents who have a good understanding of what behaviors are typical for children at different ages and stages are more likely to hold appropriate expectations for their children than are parents with little knowledge about children,” he added.
According to Faisao, the program instructors or counselors provide participants with real life examples of how children act and behave.
He said the program is designed for teen parents and people who fall under the low-income bracket.
DYS is encouraging parents to use the program as a source of social support.
Parenting education, Faisao said, helps parents develop realistic expectations about their children while teaching them stress management and stress reducing techniques.
For more information, call DYS at 664-2550.
