"and a lot of patience" I find the distance, that analysing behaviour brings, actually helps with the patience, and compassion (if they're having a weird tantr

"and a lot of patience" I find the distance, that analysing behaviour brings, actually helps with the patience, and compassion (if they're having a weird tantrum because they wanted something trivial). I also think it keeps me motivated in consciously raising my kids, rather than just passively whiling away the years. Maybe I have younger kids, so there aren't really any philosophical issues being raised.