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Let’s face it – when you have kids, they’re not going to want to watch the movies that you’ll want to watch. When they’re old enough to develop their own tastes, they’re going to automatically assume that anything that’s older than they are is crappy. Well, too bad for them. You’re the adult, so you get to decide what they watch.
Perhaps your parents or grandparents had different approaches to raising children than you are using in bringing up your own children. These weren’t necessarily bad means of parenting — but different because they reflected cultural values that have changed over the generations. Much has changed in the long human history of parenting. And a lot hasn’t changed at all. I think that you’ll see that
It's right before bedtime and Sylvia is about to flip out about something - that a page of her picture book is "broken" (read: torn, by her, days before) and that she can't have three more handfuls of popcorn after we said "one more." Before I have a chance to ask, "What's wrong, Syl?" my husband walks up behind her, lifts her up into his arms, and carries her over his shoulder. "MAMA! NO! Mom-m
As our current economic crisis puts a strain on more families, it may be time for a Parenting Stimulus Package to keep our homes a nurturing place for our children. At Boys Town programs across the country, we know raising children is not easy even in times of prosperity. Families are struggling and those who are near the edge of despair are being put over the edge.
What advice do you have for parents currently struggling with temper tantrums, be it at home or in a crowded mall? Here are the highlights from each of some incredibly thoughtful responses.
