Statistics, even in Singapore, show that young people increasingly
face problems associated with peer pressure, substance abuse,
pornography and divorce. This makes the leadership role of
parents an even more important task than before. It calls
them to a more responsible role in cultivating family life
at home, characterised by a trusting relationship of dedication,
respect, communication and perseverance. |
After the successful launched of the first
"Raise Your Child Right" in August 1999, we in the Family
Enrichment Society have received strong encouragement from
participants to hold another conference on this topic. "Raise
Your Child Right II", our response to participants' request,
is a one and a half day seminar conference for parents and
those working with families.
The aim of this conference is to help the participants discover
what makes for successful parenting and family life. In
particular, it will address the following issues:
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What fundamental family policies and
practices have a profoundly positive effect on the moral
development of children to form children of character
who will become responsible and useful citizens?
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How do successful parents apply these
fundamentals to everyday family life?
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About the Speakers
Keynote speaker for the conference is Mr.
James Stenson, an internationally known educational
consultant and author based in Boston. He was the co-founder
of the Heights School in Washington DC, and a founder and
headmaster of Northridge Preparatory School in suburban
Chicago. Using his 20 years of experience with families,
he has written Upbringing and Lifeline as well as numerous
other works for parents. He has lectured to groups of parents
in cities throughout the United States, England, Ireland,
Australia, Canada and the Philippines.
James will touch on observations and experiences he has
had with hundreds of families he has known as a school administrator,
teacher, counselor and friend. He will focus on significant
areas of family life, including:
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Parental Leadership in Forming Character
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Communication skills: How to teach the
"Invisible"
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Discipline: What works and Why?
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Imparting Values for Life
The other speakers are Mr.
Patrick Fagan and Mrs.
Theresa A. Fagan.
Patrick has been a grade school teacher,
psychologist, marriage and family therapist, community organizer
and a college professor. He has worked for hospitals, schools,
colleges, think tanks, a senator and a president. He was
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Social Service Policy in
HHS in the Bush Administration and is now The William FitzGerald
Fellow in Family and Culture Issues at The
Heritage Foundation where he has written on the interface
between social problems such as crime, welfare, child abuse,
drug addiction and the breakdown of the institutions of
marriage and religion.
Married to Patrick is Theresa Fagan, an experienced educator
and a recognised authority on children's literature. She
has eight children, six of whom are teenagers.
Mr and Mrs Fagan will focus on the following
areas:
Date & Venue of Conference
The conference was held on 23-24 June 2001 at the Orchid
Country Club, Singapore. Additional information about the
holding of the Conference can be found by clicking here.
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RAISE
YOUR CHILD RIGHT II