Wednesday, April 10, 2013
I is for independent
I have always been an independent person. I have great family, friends and support, but I also know my own mind and make my own decisions. Independence is a trait I want my son to have, but I'm not sure how to teach that? I know that I model it. When appropriate, I 'think out loud' about things so he can hear my thought process. I give him choices and respect those choices. Again, when it's appropriate. If I let him choose if he wanted to brush his teeth, he would be toothless. I do let him choose, for example, if he wants to brush his teeth before he gets dressed or after he gets dressed.
What else can I do? How do you encourage independence in your children?
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One way I encourage independence is to give responsibility and allow age appropriate choices. I also try to follow a Love and Logic approach. For example, if you don't want to wear a jacket, then you'll be cold - rather than me forcing them to wear a jacket.
ReplyDeleteTaMara
Tales of a Pee Dee Mama
With all decisions there are consequences. Don't worry so much. He'll learn from you.
ReplyDeleteWith mine, I let them do everything they want to, themselves. With supervision as needed. And I always ask them if they need me, then respect them when they say they want to do it-go into the dentist, register for school, shop for underwear-by themselves.
ReplyDeleteGreat advice!
ReplyDeleteWhatever you do it looks like you are making a great job of it, simply being a parent who is thinking hard about the way they raise their children is the most important step. good luck, with your lovely son and with the A to Z challenge;-)
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