So! You think you already know how to be a parent? Despite the fact that no one knows it all, you have never parented THESE kids.

• You were the oldest brother/sister to ten brothers and sisters growing up.
• You already have three children of your own.
• You have several animals.

What this DOES prove is that you KNOW that children come in many different shapes and sizes, as well as different personalities and can develope their own specific problems. THIS is why MAPP class is effective. Most of the children within "the sytsem" have similar traits, situational difficulties, medical problems, and/or behavioral problems. With the knowledge you gain in MAPP class, you will be better prepared on how to deal with the traits you are not familiar with.

Your children, or the ones you feel you have gained your parenting experience from, have more than likely had at least one parental figure in their life that they could rely on, that fed them, that taught them right and wrong, and that guided them through the paths of life. Imagine for a moment that just ONE of those weren't available. No one to rely on. No food. No discipline. Would your children, or the ones you have been around for some time, even be the same child? Think about it.

MAPP class is a FUN, exciting experience that you will walk away feeling as if you learned something from every class.

Don't get frustrated that you have to spend 30 hours in a classroom setting, but be glad there is a resource out there available to use and learn from.

Get a head start by viewing the description of the meetings and cirriculum.