Also YES! (Ever read The Blessing of a Skinned Knee?) We were undeniably strict with our girls; not "no for the sake of saying no" but there were always clear expectations and nonnegotiable consequences. We also recognized that respect has to go BOTH ways. I'd laugh when they started babysitting--they'd both repeatedly say THANK YOU MOM …
Also YES! (Ever read The Blessing of a Skinned Knee?) We were undeniably strict with our girls; not "no for the sake of saying no" but there were always clear expectations and nonnegotiable consequences. We also recognized that respect has to go BOTH ways. I'd laugh when they started babysitting--they'd both repeatedly say THANK YOU MOM FOR GIVING US DISCIPLINE AND BOUNDARIES. (There are a LOT of nightmare kids out there, unfortunately.)
Also YES! (Ever read The Blessing of a Skinned Knee?) We were undeniably strict with our girls; not "no for the sake of saying no" but there were always clear expectations and nonnegotiable consequences. We also recognized that respect has to go BOTH ways. I'd laugh when they started babysitting--they'd both repeatedly say THANK YOU MOM FOR GIVING US DISCIPLINE AND BOUNDARIES. (There are a LOT of nightmare kids out there, unfortunately.)
I haven’t read it, but I might send it to my daughter and SIL who are about to have my first grandchild. 😉