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Quotes from participants of Parenting For Prevention Classes in Yolo County 2006-2007

Woodland Parenting For Prevention Series - Classes in English

"My mom took my cell phone away, but after I talked to her about what a logical consequence would be, she agreed with me and I earned it back."

"After taking these classes with my son, he isn't as angry as he used to be. Our relationship has improved. I've learned how to walk away instead of power-struggling with him, and that's making me a lot less stressed."

"I've used things I've learned in these [parent-teen] classes that I use not only with my daughter, but in my relationships with other people we well."

"Since we learned about logical consequences, my son doesn't argue with me when he gets consequenced."

"I never thought about that I am raising men and women, not just children."

"I go to anger management on Saturdays and we go to family counseling too. My son and I are making a lot of progress with our relationship and I think it's because of what we're learning in these classes more than anything else."

Woodland Parenting For Prevention Series - Classes in Spanish

"I put a lot of blame on my child but it was very difficult to take a look at why they were doing what they were and to look at my part in it.

"This one class alone has helped my relationship with my child and my husband."

"I know now that I can open up more with my mom and she'll let me make more of my own choices now."

"The class helped me understand what pressures the teens have today."

West Sacramento Parenting For Prevention Series - Classes in English

"We really need these classes because we've been making a lot of mistakes. We've already learned a lot from tonight's class that we were doing before."

"My grandson told me more during tonight's activity than he ever has."

"I know now that I never listened before. I was just wanting to tell my kids things, but I never listened to them. This activity really helped me learn that."

West Sacramento Parenting For Prevention Series - Classes in Spanish

"We can all improve as parents and this teaches us what we need to know."

"We need support [like these classes] to know we're not alone."

Kathy shared an E-mail from a parent who has taken our parenting classes three times. Her son was referred to us but declined services at first, as he "didn't want to give up drugs". Mom was ready to send him to a residential treatment facility just a month ago. This is the update on the son: "We had a few really rough weeks at first, trying to get him off the marijuana and a clean drug test. Well, it paid off. He is working and has been for about a month now. He loves it and they just love him. He has gotten 2 awards for his attitude, work ethic, etc. We couldn't be prouder. He is staying away from those kids he was hanging out with too. He even joined the Volunteer Fire Department. You (Kathy) always know what to tell me to say to him and it always pays off and I'm extremely thankful for you."