The Daily Dad You Need To Calm Down
Oct 27, 2023
Parenting can be a rollercoaster, especially when kids make choices you struggle to understand. This discussion emphasizes the power of calmness and patience in raising children. It champions open communication and the importance of viewing situations from their perspective. The conversation encourages accepting their decisions, asking thoughtful questions, and providing unconditional love. Ultimately, it’s about nurturing a supportive environment while embracing the unpredictable journey of parenthood.
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Responding to Kids' Bad Decisions
- Your kids will make bad decisions and grow into people you may not understand.
- Calm down, try to see their perspective, give them space, ask questions, and offer help, resources, acceptance, and unconditional love.
Avoid Negative Reactions
- Avoid judgment, criticism, threats, as they strain relationships.
- These reactions make kids dig in, distrust you, and feel unloved.
Clementine Churchill's Approach
- Clementine Churchill subtly and kindly influenced her daughter's decision about marrying the wrong person.
- This approach gave her daughter agency and time.