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What do you love most about being a lawyer?

What I love most about being a lawyer is that it never has to be boring. As a lawyer, you always have the opportunity to redesign your practice to accomplish different goals. In 30 years of practice I have seen the way in which law is practiced change radically and rapidly.

Is it really that hard to be a lawyer?

We’ve all seen the downbeat headlines—surveys show as many as half of all lawyers wouldn’t enter the profession if they had it to do over, wouldn’t recommend their children become lawyers, would rather be digging ditches or breaking rocks. As the profession struggles to recover from the Great Recession, it’s certainly not easy being an attorney.

What is the prestige of being a lawyer?

Prestige For generations, a career as a lawyer has been a hallmark of prestige. Impressive degrees, generous salaries, and an authority over others have placed lawyers in an elite circle of professionals who command respect and embody the definition of success.

Is it OK to say because I said so?

“Because I said so” is actually an appropriate phrase here. The key is to say it calmly after you’ve given a direction clearly and explained your reason once. After it’s said, just go do something else. Don’t allow yourself to be pulled into an argument with your child.

Why are lawyers important?

Lawyers are in a unique position to help individuals, groups, and organizations with their legal problems and to further the public good. Public interest lawyers champion legal causes for the greater good of society and help those in need of legal assistance who might not otherwise be able to afford attorneys.

What is the role of an attorney in society?

Attorneys have stood at the center of society for centuries. They're in a unique position to affect societal change as lawmakers and thought leaders. They write the laws, rule the courts, and hold influential positions in government.

Why do lawyers do pro bono work?

Lawyers in private practice often perform pro bono work to help low-income individuals and underserved portions of the population , such as the elderly, victims of domestic abuse, and children. In fact, many bar associations require that attorneys commit to a certain number of pro bono hours each year.

What is prestige in law?

The Prestige. A career as a lawyer has been a hallmark of prestige for generations. Impressive degrees and a certain authority over others have placed lawyers in an elite circle of professionals who command respect and embody the definition of success.

Where do lawyers work?

Work Environments and Perks. The majority of lawyers work in law firms, government, and for corporations. In an age where cubicles have become the mainstay of the modern workplace, lawyers typically work in offices with four walls.

Do lawyers make big bucks?

Keep in mind, however, that not all lawyers make big bucks. It can depend on employer size, experience level, and geographic region. Lawyers employed in large law firms, major metropolitan areas, and in-demand specialties generally earn the highest incomes.

Why don't you say "because I said so"?

Don’t say “because I said so” when your child asks, through their words or through their rebellion, why you are asking them to do/not do something.

How to say "because I said so"?

But maybe, next time, instead of saying “because I said so”, you can say one of these: 1 “I don’t have time to explain right now, please trust me” 2 “I need your help and would like you to do this, for me” 3 “We can talk about it later, I just don’t think I can explain adequately right now” 4 “I think I’ve already explained it to you/you already know this, but I’m happy to talk about it with you”

Can a teenager explain something to a child?

Just because you explain something to your teenager, to a child of any age, doesn’t mean that your child is going to respond. It’s a rare case that a parent sits down, asks a child to believe something, think something, or behave a certain way and that child responds with “Sure,” and then follows through.

It Shows Dominance

"Because I said so" is a dominating phrase. It's an absolute finality with no sense of conversation of swaying you. It makes your kid know that you mean business and your word rules overall. While that is of course true, domination is never a good thing. Our children are individual people with thoughts and feelings.

What to Say Instead

There can be a level of frustration and exhaustion when "Because I said so" is pulled out but there are better word phrases to get your point across. "Asked and answered" is one of them that also means your decision is final but not as dominating. You can also simply say, "The answer is no, and here's why..." and explain why.

Change Your Mindset

If you have a habit of saying "Because I said so" or showing your dominance start working towards making a change. It may take some time and take some work but the best parents are the ones always working to better themselves.

Why is it important to explain yourself to your kids?

First, the fact that you are making an effort to explain is a sign of high responsiveness and nurturing and conveys unconditional love to your kids.

What is the holy grail of positive parenting?

This is the holy grail of positive parenting… being secure in our own authority as a parent to allow our kids to come up with the solution so they can be responsible, and willing, partners in their own upbringing.

Who created the asked and answered method?

It is called the “Asked and Answered” method that was created by Lynn Lott, MA, MMFT and Jane Nelson, EdD who co-authored the book Positive Discipline A-Z: 1001 Solutions to Everyday Parenting Problems.

Do children who hear less words reach their full potential in life?

According to this article from the Washington Post, researchers Betty Hart and Todd Risely, found that children who heard less words, including harsher more prohibitive speech, less complex vocabulary, and less conversational give-and-take, do not reach their full potential in life, intellectually and emotionally.