tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609697803613641438.post7782260283084275930..comments2024-02-01T04:43:26.273-06:00Comments on NEWS ANCHOR MOM: child health, child safety, toxic toys, autism, etc. for busy moms: Raising Independent KidsJen Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15528551519602313049noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609697803613641438.post-22437071076782940682008-02-14T01:52:00.000-06:002008-02-14T01:52:00.000-06:00hi,raising independent kids is a tough job:)accord...hi,<BR/>raising independent kids is a tough job:)<BR/>according to me kids should be given enough freedom to express their mind and action..:)<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.goodparenting.co.in" REL="nofollow">goodparenting.co.in</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609697803613641438.post-21990737013342436072008-02-06T22:50:00.000-06:002008-02-06T22:50:00.000-06:00I also agree with Diane Vespa. Theory is way easie...I also agree with Diane Vespa. Theory is way easier than practice. <BR/><BR/>Your heart will go with them as they cut the apron strings, and your example shall be their bright lamp lighting the way of their decisions.steven edward streighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05401227642461826748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609697803613641438.post-7315979568142830192008-02-06T22:48:00.000-06:002008-02-06T22:48:00.000-06:00A male POV: mistakes teach more than success. You ...A male POV: mistakes teach more than success. You should want your kids to experience failure, sorrow, remorse, guilt, self-doubt, disloyalty, betrayal, broken hearts, and getting fired from a dream job.<BR/><BR/>Because these "tragic/painful" events teach and strengthen, far more than comfort zones and pampering.<BR/><BR/>A good way to make a kid nuts and hated by others is to let him or her have things go their way all the time, no rebuke, no penalties, no repercussions, no sensitivity to others.<BR/><BR/>Don't shield your children from the great and sometimes onerous lessons of life. Just enhance their self-esteem, faith, and courage so they will obtain the precious wisdom and the empathy they need.steven edward streighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05401227642461826748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609697803613641438.post-84266899894022743912008-02-06T14:01:00.000-06:002008-02-06T14:01:00.000-06:00I agree with Diane. It's one thing to know in you...I agree with Diane. It's one thing to know in your mind that your child needs to be independent; it's completely different when you deal with your heart, and the realization that with independence will come missteps, missteps that could lead to a broken heart, mistakes, or difficult situations.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05975916794760117696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609697803613641438.post-14918727632889660622008-02-06T09:56:00.000-06:002008-02-06T09:56:00.000-06:00This is a wonderful post, and on a topic close to ...This is a wonderful post, and on a topic close to my heart.<BR/><BR/>I think independence of thought is very important, while not shunning the wisdom of elders and the past. But parents could try to focus on encouraging debate.<BR/><BR/>"Here's how I see it, son. You tell me if you find my argument sound or shakey."<BR/><BR/>or<BR/><BR/>"Honey, most women agree that one must not behave in this manner. How do you see this controversy of tattoos? Have you seriously studies both sides of the issue?"<BR/><BR/>rather than the Neanderthal head thumping of "Because I said so, that's why!" which only attempts to prop up a wilting authority and base obedience on enforced fear rather than logic or responsibility.<BR/><BR/>Of course, this is the dreamy ideal. I know how frustrating it can be to parent a person.<BR/><BR/>But teach your kids HOW to think and trust they will right choose or invent WHAT to think, based on your noble example in life.steven edward streighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05401227642461826748noreply@blogger.com