The Organization Every Parent Needs to Know About
by Marcia Segelstein, National Catholic Register:
Did you know there’s an organization of pediatricians and other child health professionals whose policies likely support your values as Catholic parents and grandparents?
The American College of Pediatricians (not to be confused with the American Academy of Pediatrics) actually makes these claims and recommendations on its website:
- The married, father-mother family unit is foundational to healthy childrearing.
- The ideal family in which to rear and nurture children consists of two biological parents in a harmonious marriage.
- Teach your child about sex and how/why to avoid sexual activity before marriage.
- Teach that marriage is forever. Model it and talk about it.
- Teach your child about your faith and convictions.
Yes, you read all that correctly. The American College of Pediatricians (we’ll call them ACPeds for short) believes that the optimal family structure in which to raise children consists of a married mother and father and isn’t afraid to say so. They believe that a traditional family – with traditional marriage as its centerpiece – is ideal for children.
And when is the last time you heard a medical professional recommending that parents teach their children to avoid sexual activity before marriage? Probably never. And here’s the kicker: all of their recommendations are based on science.
One of the organization’s goals is to educate parents and policymakers on the critical role family plays in a child’s life. The “Family Cycle” section of their website explains why they believe family is the best medicine for children and offers concrete suggestions for parents on everything from nurturing respect to raising adolescents. The ACPeds blog covers a wide range of topics on the minds of today’s parents with links to the science behind their recommendations.
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