Common Sense and Child-Rearing

Of the five underpinnings to common sense child rearing, which do you believe is the most difficult for parents to understand and do in 21st century parenting? Why? Describe two practical strategies for helping parents overcome this one difficult underpinning you described.

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Mandi M
Thursday Jan 20 at 10:44pm
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Discussion Board 2: Common Sense and Child-Rearing

Of the five underpinnings to common sense child rearing, which do you believe is the most difficult for parents to understand and do in 21st century parenting? Why?

Describe two practical strategies for helping parents overcome this one difficult underpinning you described.

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I believe the 2nd underpinning is the most difficult for parents to understand and carry out. It reads: “the best opportunity often occurs after a disciplinary event” (Dobson, 2014, chapter 3). Lots of parents are afraid that disciplining their child will make the child resent or hate them. This is one of the reasons parents will neglect to perform this important act of love. However, as we read this week, “The parents’ demonstration of their authority builds respect like no other process, and the child will often reveal his affection after the initial tears have dried” (Dobson, 2014, chapter 3). Thus, in these moments the child is ready to listen and learn. Parents must use this opportunity wisely.