13. Parenting Farm Children

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Grandparenting On The Farm (November 1995)

The expression, "When a daughter marries, you gain a son. When a son marries you've lost him," works the opposite in farm country. The daughter-in-law and the grandchildren are brought in the orbit of the paternal grandparents and make

Helping Rural Children With A Farm Crisis (November 1999)

This article describes the main ways the farm crisis affects children. Their reactions are mediated by parental depression and parental conflict. The acrticle hightlights ways parents can help their children during difficult financial times.

Youth Asks Questions About Farm Crisis (January 2000)

A high school student wrote and asked some pertintent questions about the farm crisis, in particular, how the farm crisis affects teens who are thnking of ging into farming some day. She also wanted to know about waht is happening in farm families who are struggling withthe low prices.

Raising Farm Kids Requires Loving Patience (January 2002)

this article describes some of the common pitfalls in raising children on a family farm or ranch along with ideas on how it is done well. The patient teaching and positive interactions between parent and child as they are fitting into to farm responsibilities creates a bond not only for the lifestyle but also a desire to raise their chidlren in a similar environment someday.

How Important Is It To Pass On The Farm? (November 2006)

This article examines the positive and negative aspects of trying to pass on a farm to offspring who will carry on the commitment to farming.

Family Farming Is Special, But Not That Special (August 2007)

This article describes the common goal of family farmers to pass on the farm to their children. Though laudable, this goal can backfire and cause unhappiness if the economics or family circumstances interfere. Also there is a discussion about allowing children to choose their own path in life and holding the option of farming open versus creating the expectation that the family heritage is more important than the child's own goals.

How Farm And Ranch Kids Learn Money Management (December 2007)

This article describes parenting strategies to teach responsible money management to their children. This will prepare them someday to be farming partners if that opportunity presents itself.

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	Val Farmer 35 Years of Counseling Rural Topics I. Family Farming and Ranching 13. Parenting Farm Children Login Articles Grandparenting On The Farm (November 1995) The expression, "When a daughter marries, you gain a son. When a son marries you've lost him," works the opposite in farm country. The daughter-in-law and the grandchildren are brought in the orbit of the paternal grandparents and make Helping Rural Children With A Farm Crisis (November 1999) This article describes the main ways the farm crisis affects children. Their reactions are mediated by parental depression and parental conflict. The acrticle hightlights ways parents can help their children during difficult financial times. Youth Asks Questions About Farm Crisis (January 2000) A high school student wrote and asked some pertintent questions about the farm crisis, in particular, how the farm crisis affects teens who are thnking of ging into farming some day. She also wanted to know about waht is happening in farm families who are struggling withthe low prices. Raising Farm Kids Requires Loving Patience (January 2002) this article describes some of the common pitfalls in raising children on a family farm or ranch along with ideas on how it is done well. The patient teaching and positive interactions between parent and child as they are fitting into to farm responsibilities creates a bond not only for the lifestyle but also a desire to raise their chidlren in a similar environment someday. How Important Is It To Pass On The Farm? (November 2006) This article examines the positive and negative aspects of trying to pass on a farm to offspring who will carry on the commitment to farming. Family Farming Is Special, But Not That Special (August 2007) This article describes the common goal of family farmers to pass on the farm to their children. Though laudable, this goal can backfire and cause unhappiness if the economics or family circumstances interfere. Also there is a discussion about allowing children to choose their own path in life and holding the option of farming open versus creating the expectation that the family heritage is more important than the child's own goals. How Farm And Ranch Kids Learn Money Management (December 2007) This article describes parenting strategies to teach responsible money management to their children. This will prepare them someday to be farming partners if that opportunity presents itself. Next Page