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Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled

Can You Trust Your Child's Social Instincts? Or is She a Bully?

Apr 23, 2018
The podcast discusses a parent's concern about their 3-year-old rejecting friendly overtures, exploring the balance between trusting a child's social instincts and teaching kindness. It touches on navigating social situations, boundaries, and children's social skills development through trust and reflection.
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Quick takeaways

  • Encourage discernment in children's social interactions to cultivate genuine relationships, not mere reciprocity.
  • Trust children's instincts and choices while modeling patience and empathy for fostering confident and empathetic behavior.

Deep dives

Navigating Social Situations: Trusting Children's Instincts vs. Teaching Inclusivity

In a ballet class scenario, a parent seeks advice on her daughter's choice to not engage with a peer. The parent is torn between trusting her daughter's instincts and teaching her to be friendly and inclusive. The podcast points out the importance of considering the big picture in children's social interactions, emphasizing the value of teaching discernment and forming relationships based on genuine connections rather than obligatory reciprocity.

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