The Wins of Scientology Kids

My Son, the Football Coach

My son has always been interested in sports. At age three, he learned how to swim. Being small for his age added to the shock value for the neighbors, who nervously watched him walk right up to the edge of the community pool without mom in tow. They would call out to me to rescue him, but I'd say "No problem, he's a swimmer", as he dove into the deep end and swam across the pool. In contrast, kids who were twice his age were assigned to the steps of the shallow end while their parents, sunbathing on lawn chairs, called out warnings: "Do not move from those steps! You don't know how to swim, don't you dare get off those steps!". 

Hm. I don't think I'd like someone yelling at me that I should not attempt to do something, and announcing in front of the world that I will fail if I try. 

I learned to parent from reading the book Child Dianetics, by L. Ron Hubbard. It sure simplified the process. In it is a key essay called "How to Live With Children." I don't know how I would have managed without it. My son, now 16, has been coaching Flag Football for the last several years. When he was 14, he got together a group of younger kids and formed them into a team, then submitted the team to a league called I-9 Sports. He and his 13 year old friend coached the team to victory in an undefeated season. They were the champions of the entire league, encompassing many cities- and the first and only teenage coaches. 

Having a winning child who is turning into a responsible young adult is one of my biggest joys. I couldn't have accomplished this without using Child Dianetics. There are so many gems in this book, but here is my favorite quote: 

"The main problem with children is how to live with them. The adult is the problem in child raising, not the child. A good, stable adult with love and tolerance in his heart is about the best therapy a child can have." L. Ron Hubbard

A Very Stable Teenager

Lauren is a 15 year old friend of mine who loves people and likes to have a good time. She has a kazillion friends on My Space, Facebook, and in real life. I met her when she was three, and have always liked her. Here is what she has to say about Scientology:

Q: I know that you were born into a Scientolgist family- does that make you a Scientologist automatically, or was there some sort of decision involved for you?

A: Well, it was my decision to be a Scientologist. My parents wouldn't push me into it. They showed me how it helped me and started me on different courses and I REALLY liked what I learned. 

Q: How has Scientology helped you personally? 

A: ...Where to begin? Scientology has helped me in every aspect of life. To name a few: Scientolgy has helped me to maintain awesome relationships with everyone. I can handle any problem that comes my way. I am a truely happy person. I know how to handle confusion. I know how to communicate with people. I never fight with my parents or friends. I can learn ANYTHING I want. I understand all of the data when I study. If I have trouble with my studies and get problems wrong, I know how to go back and find out what I didn't understand. I can find where I was having trouble and clear that up so I don't have trouble again. 

Q: You go to a school, which uses L. Ron Hubbard study technology.  Do you have to be a Scientologist to go there? 

A: No, you don't have to be a Scientologist. Anyone is welcome. 

Q: I understand that NONE of the kids at your school take street drugs and NONE have ADDH. How can that be?

A: Because if anyone has trouble with their studies and can't understand the data, My school simply finds out EXACTLY what you don't understand and handles it. They have a handling for any problem that comes up- I guarantee it!!! My school  and L. Ron Hubbard's study tech helped me become a faster, better student. 

Q: Is there any Scientology book or course that you would recommend to a teenager that wants to be able to communicate well, not have relationship problems, and to be able to conquer the subject of study?

A: The Children's Communication Course, or the Success Through Communication Course, Learning How to Learn, How to Use A Dictionary, Study Skills for Life. Those are the good basic books that teach you the foundation for a better education. 

Thankyou Lauren!