My Parenting Philosophy
What are my parenting goals? Be an authoritative parent High demand, high response This allows me to show my children that I have expectations for them, but to also show a high amount of love Effects: Childhood - happy, high self-esteem, self-control, cooperative Adolescence - independent, self-assured, socially skilled Behaviors: Enforce goals and behaviors using direct language "Be home by 11:00." "We do not hit other people." Listen to my child's and do not dismiss their feelings "I see that you are upset about having to be home at 11:00. Will you tell me why you're upset and we will see if we can come up with a compromise." "What were your high and low points for the day?" Allow child to have autonomy in appropriate situations "It's bedtime so we are going to bed, but do you want to read Goodnight Moon or I Love You to the Moon and Back as a bedtime story?" Be...