High Stress

Somehow I missed the whole month of February. Wow! Since then I have started, and finished, a parenting class. It has been an interesting class because it comes from a secular point of view. Without God there is no compass for behavior. I don't understand how you are supposed to tell your kids not to do something without a reason - especially when the common trend is no spanking or any other adverse consequence, besides a "time-out". Several people in my class mentioned having their mouths washed out with soap to deter bad words - evidently this is not supported either. I really don't think I would have been very obedient if the only consequence was sitting in a corner. The class was a great way to learn what parents are learning these days, even if I don't agree.

I am also in a "Psychosocial" class that talks about the "Softer" side of medicine - family background and personal impacts, especially on kids. I am even more confident that pure pediatrics is not my gifting. Did you know that a lot of pediatrics is dealing with school, home and friend issues. I had no idea that parents turn to their Pediatrician first! I feel I have so many other people in my life I would ask first.

Next week I start "Long-term Care". The next 2 weeks will be the busiest of the semester. I will learn a lot through hands-on experience and high stress. Hopefully I can rise to the occasion :-)

Then it is Spring Break - that is the light at the end of this stressful "tunnel". I am really looking forward to it!