Parenting Children - September 24, 2012

Day 41 - Symptoms of Unhealthy Control

I. Micro-managing our children's lives
• helicopter parenting - hovering over our children
• children don't learn how to think for themselves

2. Being over-competitive for our children
• puts undue pressure on children

3. Overscheduling our children's lives
• can be caused by fear that our children will be left out or left behind

4. Overprotecting and rescuing our children
• leads to children not taking responsibility or learning from their mistakes
• allow children to take increasing responsibility for themselves
• pass on information and values to give them a moral framework to live by
• Helping children make good choices

Question:
Complete the attached worksheet.

From Series: "Parenting Children Ages 0-10"

Study Guide

More From "Parenting Children Ages 0-10"

Powered by Series Engine

  • presents need not be expensive
  • they can have a high emotional value
  • not be used as a substitute for words, time,
  • or touch
  • recognize when a child is expressing love
  • through wanting to give you a present
  • teach them the value of waiting for something
  • (“delayed gratification)

What presents might your child(ren) find thoughtful?  Which of the five love languages was most important for you as a child?

1294