Parenting Children - September 5, 2012

Day 22 - Where do we set boundaries

Parenting Children Ages 0-10

• extremes are dangerous - either in harshness or permissiveness
• create a balance and aim to be authoritative rather than authoritarian, indulgent, or neglectful

Question:
Complete the attached worksheet. What style of parenting do you tend to adopt? Is this because of the way you were parented?

From Series: "Parenting Children Ages 0-10"

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2. Don’t try to arbitrate every fight

  • give them space to work out their own disagreements
  • remain impartial- don’t always blame the older child or jump to conclusions
  • intervene if they are hurting each other
  • don’t allow unkind words or bullying
  • think ahead for regular issues that cause disputes: take turns when possible

What are the main causes of arguments between your children?  Or between your only child and his/her friends?

 

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