badblackpug
<font color=blue>If you knew her you would be shoc
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I read this article and thought...do parents really run from the room when their kids throw tantrums? Really?
Can you even imagine doing that? I don't think I know anyone who would do that. I always hear about this kind of parenting style, but I have yet to witness it. I live in an affluent community, and I do think that there are a lot of parents who overschedule their kids or are overscheduled themselves and let their kids do whatever and are too tired or feel too guilty to stay on top of their little guys all the time. But I guess I've never seen a parent let their kids abuse them because they were afraid to stand up to their own kids.
It seems a little over the top. If there are really parents that are using this parenting style, I think I'm a little more afraid for the future of this country!
I myself have a screaming tantrum thrower and I've tried everything to stop it...I've learned to ride it out and talk to him when it's over. I was a screaming tantrum thrower myself at his age though...
Kudos to all of you for doing your best though...this topic is one I think about a lot!
There are definitely people who parent this way. I see it every day. Parents who don't tell their kids "no." Parents who allow their kids to tell them "no." I have often been accused of being too strict. I don't allow sass and if I make consequence, I stick to it. (even if I feel really bad about it) I think as parents we need to set limits and set them early.
