Parenting Tips by Jean Tracy, MSS, for grades K-6:
Who's the boss in your family? Do you find yourself being too nice? Inside you'll find 10 parenting tips for being tender but not "too tender."
Today's Agenda for Building Character in Kids:
- In our last post we discussed parenting thoughts from Bill Cosby.
- We also shared examples of the "too tender" parenting style.
- In this post, we'll look at a quote from Edward, Duke of Windsor.
- We'll also offer a list of parenting tips for being tender but not "too tender."
Parenting Quote:
"The thing that impresses me most about America is the way parents obey their children." –Edward, Duke of Windsor
Parents, who turn parenting over to their kids, make a big mistake. It's like a McDonald's executive giving his job to a kid who can't fry hamburgers. Turning parenting over to a child is a recipe for disaster. So how can parents do their job well? Below are some parenting tips for being tender but not "too tender."
10 Parenting Tips for Parenting Well:
- Be the parent.
- Use your wisdom and authority to be tough and but not "too tough."
- Speak respectfully with your kids.
- Listen to your children.
- Spend fun time with your children.
- Teach your kids how to solve their problems.
- Discuss moral dilemmas
- Conduct family meetings.
- Laugh out loud with your kids.
- Praise, hug, kiss, and give positive attention every day.
By employing the above parenting tips, you'll be tender but not "too tender." You'll be the boss while bonding with your kids. You'll enjoy being the parent and you'll be building character too.
In our next post, we'll offer tough and tender parenting tips that will establish your proper authority and give you the cooperation you deserve.
Would you like to add you own tips for being tender but not "too tender" with your kids? If so, we'd love to hear them.
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