Ryan explores how children view their parents as toys, engaging with them over physical objects. He delves into the idea that kids seek connection and play with their parents rather than just toys, offering valuable insights for parents of all ages.
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Children seek connection with parents, not just toys, emphasizing parental presence and involvement.
Children's behaviors reflect a desire for power and connection within the family dynamic, requiring understanding and engagement from parents.
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Understanding Your Role as a Parent
Children often seek to interact and engage with their parents rather than just toys, emphasizing the importance of parents being present and actively involved. Miscommunication can occur when parents misunderstand this desire for connection. By recognizing that children are looking to play with their parents themselves, not just the toys, parents can navigate interactions more effectively regardless of their children's ages.
Parenting Insights and Navigating Challenges
Children's behaviors, such as rebellion or seeking attention through antics, stem from a desire to exert their limited power within the structure of the family dynamic. Parents can embrace these moments by understanding the underlying need for connection and control that children express. By acknowledging the game-like nature of children's behaviors and their need to engage with parental authority, parents can approach situations with a more relaxed and understanding perspective.
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Understanding Your Role as a Parent: You Are The Toy
Ryan discusses the way children look at their parents.
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