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Kelly M.
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January 7, 2007
Who's bossing who at your house?
July 03, 2007 02:23 AM EDT
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One of the toughest balancing acts parents face is walking the tight rope between being a complete dictator and allowing ourselves be manipulated or walked on.How do you keep your balance while maintaining authority without alienating your children? Do your rules change depending upon the location or child? And how do you and your spouse ensure a united front in the discipline department?
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Comments: 7
Whether or not this is the best parenting technique I'm sure is up for debate. Mommy's a pushover until she puts her foot down, then you're a dead duck.
My son was never a problem, so it's dependent on the child. I can't remember location ever mattering, but my baby is 27, so I may have forgotten.
I think Rachel D hit the answer. Pick your battles. Don't be afraid to say yes sometimes. My children grew up knowing that "maybe" was a positive answer. It usually meant that we would if we could. They also knew that no meant no. No whining or wheedling accepted.