This is the way. If you are forceful with your views and way of life, you will breed rebellion. However, if you respect your offspring as the individuals they are, even at an early age, they will figure things out on their own and respect you more in the long run for letting them choose for themselves. This is especially vital during the teen years.
Children are not as retarded as society tries to convince us. If you treat a child like a child they will forever be a child. If you teach them logic and reason early on, they will be a blessing. Don't be the reason they rebel.
Greatest lesson I learned from others' examples. My kids are who they are. I still parent (at least the younger one) and I still worry, but I know what their strengths and weaknesses are and interact with them accordingly. At least I try.
This is the way. If you are forceful with your views and way of life, you will breed rebellion. However, if you respect your offspring as the individuals they are, even at an early age, they will figure things out on their own and respect you more in the long run for letting them choose for themselves. This is especially vital during the teen years.
Children are not as retarded as society tries to convince us. If you treat a child like a child they will forever be a child. If you teach them logic and reason early on, they will be a blessing. Don't be the reason they rebel.
Greatest lesson I learned from others' examples. My kids are who they are. I still parent (at least the younger one) and I still worry, but I know what their strengths and weaknesses are and interact with them accordingly. At least I try.