Hello Abi. This one ended a bit more abruptly than others but is as interesting as the others. How have you been? I'm sure that work is giving way to a little steemit time now and then.
I don't have much experience with children but I have a nephew that literally does whatever he wants most of the time except when I'm around. He is about twenty months old and he doesn't mind refusing to eat sometimes, making his mother's work that more difficult. One day, I walked past where he was being fed by his mother and she called me back. When I came back, she said nothing but continued feeding him. I asked her what she wanted me to do and she said the boy always ate his food obediently when I'm in view. I thought it was a coincidence but this has happened a few more times after that incident.
I started observing my interaction with him as compared with that of the other adults in the house. I realised that everyone let him have his way always except me. If I think he should not climb the upholstery, I stop him in spite of his tantrums, whereas others would just let him have his way just so he won't cry.
So I agree with you that discipline is key in ensuring that our children do not terrorise us later in life.
I hope you and your husband are doing great. It is wonderful to read from you as always. Lots of love from me to you. Have a great week 😍
Hello my dear 😍
We have been fine over here. I am not so busy with work this month, but I trying to spend quality time with the family. This means staying away from the computer a little :) What about you?
Your personal example is so interesting! What I liked the most though, was when you said 'whereas others would just let him have his way just so he won't cry.' This is precisely the case in Lilly's household! Except that in the long run is just making everyone exhausted.
Perhaps, precisely because her parents are always so tired they can't see the logic in the whole scenario.
Thank you for stopping by and contributing to our debate with your valuable insights and personal experiences my dear.
I am off to watch the world cup game :*
Lots of love to you always.