There’s a difference between doing something for a kids health and safety and forcing them to do things they don’t want to do just because you enjoy it and you want them to have the experience. That’s a terrible argument. I love broccoli but I have my kid eat broccoli not for the experience but because it’s good for him.
Being able to foster a relationship where I won’t force them to do something for the sake of the experience is what I’m saying. Experiences can be good for kids but there are better ways to get them to have them and not damage your relationship with them in the process than to force them.
I think this is maybe not exaclty the same thing but there is a lot of overlap.
It is healthy for my kid to:
go hang out and bond with their father
go out of their comfort zone
learn patience
also do stuff that others like
learn to sacrifice
give a try to something, even if they think it will not be fun
do things for others and not only for themselves.
experience new things
This is healthy social behavior and as a parent you are responsible your kid learns it. If they do not want to learn this stuff on their own, you are responsible for making a gentle push.
There’s a difference between doing something for a kids health and safety and forcing them to do things they don’t want to do just because you enjoy it and you want them to have the experience. That’s a terrible argument. I love broccoli but I have my kid eat broccoli not for the experience but because it’s good for him.
Being able to foster a relationship where I won’t force them to do something for the sake of the experience is what I’m saying. Experiences can be good for kids but there are better ways to get them to have them and not damage your relationship with them in the process than to force them.
I think this is maybe not exaclty the same thing but there is a lot of overlap.
It is healthy for my kid to:
This is healthy social behavior and as a parent you are responsible your kid learns it. If they do not want to learn this stuff on their own, you are responsible for making a gentle push.