I've found that if I follow-up, immediately, with an understanding of my child's perspective, they are more on-board with what I am modeling. Then, it's not just about me being the authority, but me demonstrating why I have 'a better idea'.
It makes it almost effortless to be fair, firm, and consistent, and was the one thing missing from my own rather draconian childhood.
I've found that if I follow-up, immediately, with an understanding of my child's perspective, they are more on-board with what I am modeling. Then, it's not just about me being the authority, but me demonstrating why I have 'a better idea'.
It makes it almost effortless to be fair, firm, and consistent, and was the one thing missing from my own rather draconian childhood.