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2030: Good Parenting: Should We Give Kids Choices? by Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply on Fostering Independence

Jan 12, 2024

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Adina Soclof, a writer at Parenting Simply.com, delves into the debate over giving kids choices. While choices foster independence and decision-making skills, they should be limited to avoid entitlement. Structured options teach consequences and boundaries, balancing control with parental guidance.

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Quick takeaways

Giving children choices fosters independence and decision-making skills while establishing parental guidance.

Structured options teach children about consequences, boundaries, and the importance of thoughtful choices.

Deep dives

The Power of Choice in Parenting

Giving children choices is one of the best parenting techniques that can foster independence, promote decision-making skills, show respect, give limited control, empower kids, and foster language development. However, there is debate around whether too much choice can lead to entitled kids.

The Power of Giving Kids Choices in Parenting

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Fostering Independence in Children Through the Power of Choice

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Episode 2030:

Adina Soclof's piece on Parenting Simply.com, "Good Parenting: Should We Give Kids Choices?" delves into the debate over whether offering choices to children is beneficial. Citing concerns about creating a sense of entitlement, the article suggests that while choices foster independence and decision-making skills, they should be limited and not affect the entire family. It's crucial to offer structured options, allowing children to learn about consequences and boundaries. This approach balances giving children a sense of control with maintaining parental guidance, ensuring choices are a tool for growth rather than a source of undue entitlement.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-should-we-give-kids-choices/

Quotes to ponder:

"The point of choices is to give children the opportunity to learn how to make decisions and to give them some feeling of control over their lives."

"If you choose everything for them while they’re young, how can you expect them to know how to make choices when you’re not around?"

Episode references:

How to Land Your Kid in Therapy - Lori Gottlieb - The Atlantic: scounseling.com article.

Positive Discipline Association: Positive Discipline Association website.

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