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RE: Psychology Addict # 35 | Talking About Naughty Children: Treading on Egg Shells

in #psychology6 years ago (edited)

I agree with you, discipline seems to be missing at times in modern parenting. Furthermore, taking direct, calm, and responsive actions to childrens behaviors is healthy and important for their development. I am privileged to see this problem from several different fronts.

I feel the avoidance of parents dealing with children's behaviors is caused by an over reaction from past parental practices where children's feelings were not taken into account enough. Like a pendulum, we have, as a general public, swung to far in the other direction and are walking on egg shells around children's feelings; hoping to avoid perpetuating the childhood hurst we experienced as children.

I personally have enjoyed learning about this dynamic from Janet Landsbury. She seems to have a very level headed, yet holistic view of child development that address the importance of our childrens emotions, but without walking on egg shells. Here is a link to her website for those who are interested. http://www.janetlansbury.com

Cheers! And good article!

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This is an incredibly valid point @steveystevey123

I feel the avoidance of parents dealing with children's behaviors is caused by an over reaction from past parental practices where children's feelings were not taken into account enough.

So well put! :)

Thank you very much for your incredibly thoughtful and insightful comment (and for the link!).

Best.