Parenting Children - September 17, 2012

Day 34 - Relationships with siblings and other children Part III

3. Have time together as a family

• don't always eat separately
• don't have several TVs in the house
• organize family nights, family outings, family vacations
• do chores together
• allow them to have fun together, playing childish games, being silly, playing outside
• don't always entertain them; allow them to be bored so they make up their own games
• have fun together as a family

4. Give each child space and some privacy

• some children need more time on their own than others

5. Help them to see each other’s good points
• give them a sense of responsibility to look out for each other

Question:
What helps your child get along with other children better?

From Series: "Parenting Children Ages 0-10"

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  • any expectations to be perfect parents are unrealistic and unhelpful
  • no instant recipe or formula for bringing up children
    • different situations and different children call for different approaches
    • some general principles that apply to all families
    • value of discussions with other parents
    • challenge of pace of life today
  • vital for parents to invest enough time and energy into family life

What about parenting gives you the most joy today?

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