Model Parenting Advice Options

[Glen]

Model Parenting is too often a buzz-word for THE way to raise kids. Usually, these wonder plans are wrapped around 3 concepts of child development we'll call Self-Esteem, Temperament, and Discipline. Caring parents will try to get every advantage to do the best job possible for their kids. This article is for those parents...to offer one common-sense factor that can render any parenting plan a success or a failure. In fact, this factor can often replace parenting plans entirely.
Kids and Self-Esteem: While most parenting plans address the positive self-esteem kids need, they differ widely in how to achieve it. Many teach parents to be always gentle and flexible. I remember my brother trying to reason and negotiate with his 2-year-old daughter over a behavior issue. Kids need to know where the line is and the consequences of crossing it. On the other hand, they also need enough room to play and breathe. Other parenting plans call for so much rigidity the children are afraid to do anything. The sensible approach seems somewhere between the two extremes...like choosing the few areas where absolutes naturally exist (honesty, generosity, respect, etc.) and setting the limits so there's a little room for life between here and there. This could give them a secure environment with room to live and grow. Whatever your plan calls for in limits, your effectiveness communicating those limits will depend on...


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