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I have always viewed my role as a parent as setting the boundaries of behavior, and providing a nourishing environment, within which the child could grow and de
by joshuaheard 10y ago
I have always viewed my role as a parent as setting the boundaries of behavior, and providing a nourishing environment, within which the child could grow and develop on their own, slow or fast, with subtle guidance by me.
- noddingham 10y agoI grew in a rural setting, my dad always likened our upbringing to driving down an old country road. He would say, "I just tried to keep you out of the bar ditch".
- snarf21 10y agoExactly this. Teach them so that they can become a productive, self-sufficient individual. Let them make (many) mistakes that won't ruin their life (heroin, prego at 14, etc.) Encourage them to try new things and they'll find their own passions. Hold them accountable to be the best version of themselves. Teach them empathy and the power of perspective and the rest will be okay. I've always felt that 4 hours of a nose in a book every day is just as bad as 4 hours of TV/electronics every day is just as bad as 4 hours of sports/clubs/music every day. Kids need down time, time to explore, interactions with other, time to imagine. Less is more.