It's okay to be your child's friend, but you are definitely not his "buddy" -- be the parent!
Thoughts on parenting....
Friday, March 23, 2012
Children need to have loving, caring parents in their lives who enforce fair boundaries and follow through with them. Contrary to all of these " new-age" parenting theories out there (or whatever they are called) that preach that you should "never say no" to your kid and "be their buddy".....yeah, well, tell that to the judge when your kid is 16 years old and in juvenile court! Children need to learn the meaning of the word "no," and they need to learn how to follow rules and have set parameters. Welcome to the Real World! And who better to teach these things than the people who love them most?
It's okay to be your child's friend, but you are definitely not his "buddy" -- be the parent!
It's okay to be your child's friend, but you are definitely not his "buddy" -- be the parent!
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4 comments:
Right on!!
Is this thing on?
My friends have driver's licenses, can legally drink if they choose to, and support themselves. When my kids were younger, they did not...I was their parent, not their friend.
I've been reading some about resiliency in children/people lately...many things contribute to why some "make it," despite adverse and difficult times, and why some don't. 3 main things stick out to me about those who "make it:"
They have someone who cares about them in their life.
They have had to wait for things. Not every thing, or everything, was given to them when they wanted it.
They have an "internal locus of control." Simply put, they know they are responsible for their actions (either good or bad).
That is what kids, our society, need.
Can I give you my wife's phone number and have you talk her some senses?
But seriously, it seems like each generation is more "spoiled" than the previous.
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