Parenting Children - September 11, 2012

Day 28 - Helping Children Make Good Choices Part IV

8. Work together When both parents are involved: • agree on a strategy (may require compromise) • be consistent • support each other With other parent only:

Question:
Can you think of an issue where you could work together more effectively as parents? Discuss the issue and try to agree on a joint approach. Brainstorm and write down a few ideas. Then choose one to try out, and review it after a few days or weeks.

From Series: "Parenting Children Ages 0-10"

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Training our children for healthy independence

  • we don’t own our children
  • we are helping our children move from parental control to self-control
  • letting them go can be hard for parents
  • a gradual process over eighteen years
  • allow them to make their own decisions and learn from their own mistakes

unhealthy control can be caused by wanting to look good, fear of failure, stress, or perfectionism

How can you allow your children to learn from their mistakes while still protecting them sufficiently?

 

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