12-05-2004, 02:00 PM
As they grow older it's good to teach them that with freedom comes responsibility.
So as you do cut them more slack, they understand that they must take on more responsibility.
As for "wilful" children, surely that is a good thing. I worry about kids that don't push at the boundaries. This is natural for development.
I'm all for setting boundaries and punishment for overstepping them, but it's also healthy to discuss the why's and wherefore's, this may diffuse the situation and allow you both to move forward amicably!
(I'm not talking 2-year old's here!!)
So as you do cut them more slack, they understand that they must take on more responsibility.
As for "wilful" children, surely that is a good thing. I worry about kids that don't push at the boundaries. This is natural for development.
I'm all for setting boundaries and punishment for overstepping them, but it's also healthy to discuss the why's and wherefore's, this may diffuse the situation and allow you both to move forward amicably!
(I'm not talking 2-year old's here!!)