“Remember the last time you heard a parent say, “My kids are wonderful. They always obey me.” Or, “They never talk back.” Or, “They are never a problem.” Did you sigh with envy and say, “Oh, I wish my kids were like that”? Think again. What would children have to believe about themselves to always obey, never talk back, or never be a problem?”
This is the begining quote of an amazing article written by Shelly and Morty Lefkoe. It is a must read for all parents! As we often discuss on this blog, so many of our beliefs about life formed from interactions with our parents at an early age.
Are your interactions with your children encouraging them to form positive or negative beliefs about themselves and life?
Read this article to learn more about what it really means to have a ‘perfect’ child…
Do You Really Want Your Child to be Well-Behaved?
