Parenting and family stuff
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Parenting and family stuff
Opinion | One Thing Parents Can Control
nytimes.com
Dont force your kid to blindly adhere to your rules, if they learn to blindly follow you they will not be able to make rational decisions for themselves. I always said "my rules are law, unless you can tell me reasonably why you have a better idea" this gets kids thinking about their situation, and not just acting out against you. Shows them that
... See moreNo one warned me about the secret boss level of parenting in which you have to parent your own parents
Katie Dtwitter.com
“Instead of asking your child what they learned today, ask them who they helped today.”
― Kevin Kelly
In short, good values have to be grown from the inside out. Attempts to short-circuit this process by dangling rewards in front of children are at best ineffective, and at worst counterproductive. Children are likely to become enthusiastic, lifelong learners as a result of being provided with an engaging curriculum; a safe, caring community in... See more