The Key to Being a Consistent Parent
Being a parent is hard work; there’s no mistaking that. Life, in general, is chaotic and messy, and the simple fact that we’re human makes us prone to making mistakes. We forget things, get confused, lose track of time, and sometimes we get so tired that we don’t have the energy to handle our child’s challenging behavior. It’s not easy to stay on top of things all the time, let’s face it. So you think, “I’ll let it go, just for today.” it’s easy to veer off course. Parents think giving in to whining, nagging, or temper tantrums will make their lives easier. But in the long run, it just makes life more complicated. It’s a question of paying now or paying later.
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