It's easy to get caught up in the daily grind of everyday life and only make decisions based on the current moment.
But parenting works much better for both parent and child when decisions are made with a long-view game plan in mind.
Child back talking? Sure, that needs to be addressed right away and one of the reasons is because a child needs to learn self-control and respect to use the rest of his or her life. That bit of knowledge gives you the motivation you need to deal with the back talk today.
This works from another perspective, too. Maybe you are raising preschoolers and looking ahead, you know you want a harmonious, tight-knit family during the teen years. While there are no guarantees when it comes to raising children, you can intentionally work on family activities and character development that will work towards your goal of happier teen years.
Have you tried any of this in your own family?
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