why do some parents feel that it's okay to let their children do or say whatever
By sangita999
@sangita999 (210)
United States
March 28, 2007 9:39am CST
why do some parents feel that it's okay to let their children do or say whatever they want? i think that to give a child that much leeway is wildly irresponsible.one day one 7 years old kids threw a glass of water at my table,and his dad just giggled nevously and avoided my eyes while the mother simply whinned at them,which to me just an invitation to the kids.what's going on with the kids setting the rules these days. like parents today forgot what it was like when we grew up or they are just so scared of all these laws that tell us disciplining our children equal to abuse.....
what you guys think..........
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7 responses
@KissThis (3003)
• United States
29 Mar 07
I am a laid back mom pretty much. I believe that my children are people to and that they have the right to express themselves. I am not saying that I haven't taught them to respect others or that I haven't discussed with them that certain behaviors don't belong in certain places.
I believe in making my child apologize for doing anything wrong to others that was hurtful or disrespectful.
@cocobaby (300)
• United States
29 Mar 07
I don't know what is getting into parents these days. It's ridiculous that they let their kids be the boss of them instead of the other way around. Just this week I've had a 4 year old tell me I stink and she doesn't like me. She's also been trying to boss me around as well and her parents just tell her they're going to put her in time out if she doesn't stop. Most of the time she even starts laughing when they're trying to discipline her. I think it's getting out of control.
@Ravenladyj (22902)
• United States
29 Mar 07
i'm a very laid-back mom without a doubt....my kids are pretty much on a very loose leash HOWEVER that doesnt mean they arent respectful or mindful etc..they are very well behaved kids....A parent can be laidback but still instill proper behaviour in their kids....
If that had been me that the kids threw water at (I'm assuming this was in a restaurant) and the parents didnt do anything, I would have shot my mouth off without a doubt...that sort of behaviour is unacceptable from the kids and ever MORE SO unacceptable of the parents!....
@rapolu_cs (1184)
• India
29 Mar 07
Well,children should be supported to do things what we thing is right and moreover we should not say no to the thing they does as the word no makes them more curious to do the same many times according to children psycology that i read in one magzine but this should not be too much and it is taken tobe granted only till the age they start recognice what they are doing is good or bad. It suits upto the age of 3yrs and then after we have to guide them but should not restrict them as it makes most of the kids to be a stubburn,what i think.
@nabeelnaqabia (71)
• India
29 Mar 07
i think the kids parents did a wrong think there.they should have been a bit harsh to the kid.that i would say is not a good sign about his future.i think these days kids have become so bold that they think they dont need anyone to take care for them.the best way to give your child a good future is take care of him since his childhood,theres nothing much one could do about it if child grows up once.parents are to impart good knowledge to their kids.and its their duty to do it.otherwise these kids would grow up and would misbehave with their parents.
@null_if_i81 (139)
• Philippines
28 Mar 07
Parenting methods has no real standard. A loose leash might end up with any personality. Inspite the fact that people want to belive that birthright and ascribed roles and traits predetermine a person's lifetime, we are still equipped to choose.
peace ^_^
