Parenting and Lying

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(04-26-2016, 12:13 PM)fredtoast Wrote: But they rebel against oppressive parenting.


Here is my take on it.  Parenting is like coaching.  Different kids respond to different parenting styles, just like different players respond to different types of coaching.  When I was playing sports I was never impressed by a coach screaming his head off like a mad man.  To me that just looked stupid.  But it did work with some other players.

The best parents are like the best coaches.  They can tell what style of parenting/coaching works with each individual.  People are different, and if you think one plan works on them all you won't be very successful at motivating them. 

You are absolutely right about treating each kid individually. But you do have to have a general style. And I agree with StLucie, it is your job to be firm and be their parent, not their friend. You can be firm without being oppressive. 

I keep referring to my bro in law. The guy is the cool dad who keeps a loose rein on his kids and he's having trouble with the oldest already.