Weekly Tip from the Love and Logic® Experts
I know of two dads with different approaches to bringing up their kids. One dad has already bailed his boy out of jail twice for being in the wrong place with the wrong kids, doing the wrong things. He has lectured his boy on the problems he has created and what’s going to happen if he doesn’t straighten out.
The other dad had a discussion early in his son's life, "You know, pal. My grandpa had a rule about never getting a lawyer and bailing his kids out of jail. My dad had the same rule. It's become a tradition in our family. I think I'm going to have the same rule so that we can maintain that tradition. So if ever you find yourself in jail, don't take it personally if you don't get bailed out. It's the family tradition."
Which parent gave his son a special gift of love by meeting the child's need to think about consequences?
Which parent met his own need to feel in control?
Which parent is in for increasing problems with his youngster?
Which father has the best kid in the long term?
We all know the answer.
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