Parenting Children - September 16, 2012

Day 33 - Relationships with siblings and other children Part II

Parenting Children Ages 0-10

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

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

From Series: "Parenting Children Ages 0-10"

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How do we pass on our beliefs and values?

  • our values are what we consider most important and will be reflected in how we spend our time, money, and energy
  • what values are we modeling to our children?
  • “notional values” and “real values”
  • our values come from our core beliefs

1. Answering our children’s questions

  • gives children a framework for understanding
  • what life is about
  • why are we here?
  • what happens when we die?
  • is there a God?

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