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PrintableSweeny79 said: Parents shouldn't fight over punishment in front of the kids. One parent always ends up looking like the bad guy that way. Parents should show a united front, but as equals.
 United Front=Union[Edited 12/18/07 18:09pm] | |
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Anxiety said: wrong forum
  Its comical now. However, I initally understood your apprehension with this topic Anx. given all the dogma some may harbor about this topic.[Edited 12/18/07 18:13pm] | |
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My husband does stuff all the time that I dont like as far as decision making, and I discuss it with him in private. When I do things he doens't like, he talks to me in private. It's not ususual for either of us to alter our initial strategy if we work out something together better. Children need consistency and bickering in front of them is just stressful--for them and the adults. They are already in trouble and now they have to witness a fight? It takes the focus off of the real problem and changes it into a "right or wrong" contest between the parents.
As far as the kids know, we are constantly trying to work together as one big sound brain. Sometimes they can tell we are not on the same page, but I dont override my spouse and he doesn't override me. It's called mutual respect. There are many topics we reason out and include the kids in, but discipline is not one of them. Whenever possible, we try to be proactive and attempt to figure out what we agree upon BEFORE either of us approaches the offending child. With time, you develop a parenting style together. Makes home life a lot more enjoyable. Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian, any more than standing in a garage makes you a car. | |
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2the9s said: You work with greenpixies?
 It's about time a man gets some equality in the private sphere!!! | |
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