When should we say 'NO' to our children?
By amrin2007
@amrin2007 (193)
India
February 26, 2007 10:29am CST
We have often seen that childrren these days demand a lot more than they did earlier. Children, being innocent, shouldn't be blamed for what they are doing . But should parents draw a line somewhere? Giving in to demands posed by their kids can sometimes prove bad for the child.
Giving in to a child's demands is the path of least resistance. Television and advertising are stimulating kid's acquistiveness. They are constantly being sold on the idea that things will buy them happiness and this has made them stubborn by the day.
So what do you do if your kids habitually demand more and more?
Do you always give in to your child's demands because you are afraid of hurting him or her?
1 response
@thunderofsins (738)
• United States
26 Feb 07
I don't think a parent should give into a child's DEMANDS at all, ever. The child needs to learn to ask and accept the answer - even when it is "no". I personally cannot stand seeing kids having a temper tantrum for something that they want and I get really mad when I see the parents give in. All that does is teach the child "if you whine/cry/demand/yell enough you'll get what you want", then these same parents wonder why their children are such brats. Humm...what could it be?
@amrin2007 (193)
• India
26 Feb 07
Parents can fend off the demands by creating a schedule of chores. Even four-year-olds can help clear breakfast disches and water the plants. Older children can make beds and sort laundry. Don't feel it's up to you, however, to keep your child busy. If you restrict TV and computer time, they'll eventually discover something else to do.
