Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled Don’t Raise Your Kids in a Bubble
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Sep 9, 2025 Discover the importance of not raising children in overly protective environments. The discussion highlights how kids can thrive when they're taught to respect and adapt to the boundaries of different people in their lives. Parents learn how to foster resilience and adaptability, preparing children for varied social interactions. Key strategies for teaching consent and respect, especially in relationships with authority figures, are also explored. Conflict is framed as an opportunity for growth, turning challenges into valuable learning experiences.
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Prepare Kids For Real-World Boundaries
- Janet Lansbury says goal is to raise children who can flourish in any environment with differing norms and boundaries.
- Teaching kids to respect others' boundaries builds resilience and social adaptability.
Grandma Vs. Five-Year-Old During Move
- A parent moved in with her mother and noticed her five-year-old clashing with grandma over different routines and rules.
- The child pinched grandma when told no, creating an ongoing power struggle during the family transition.
Support Other Caregivers' Rules
- Endorse grandparents' boundaries aloud and present them as valid to your child when they're in that caregiver's space.
- Tell your child you trust both of them to handle conflicts and support the grandparent's right to set rules.
