Have you ever done something for your children that they can do themselves?
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Absolutely.\n\nI usually have to remind myself that my daughter is capable of getting her cereal in the morning, because I'm usually on autopilot til she gets to school. \n\nI think allowing kids to do things for themselves, provided it isn't anything that could be dangerous, is a good thing in helping them build their confidence and independence.
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I agree with the people above. You should set the right example for your and other kids. And recycle. Find a nice kebab recipe, take your family to the park for a lovely sunday BBQ, and turn the remains into a decorative shade lamp.\nEnjoy!\nRegards from Holland.
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More than anything else, when I have seen my children taking a wrong turn in life I have wanted to implant my experience into their heads. Of course that is not possible. But that is what I would give them if I could. I would give them my experiences in life in such a way that they would learn from me and not make the mistakes themselves. Well I can dream.
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Can't your mom do this for you?
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be a good parent to my kids
116019
I haven't but sometimes i think about it.When me & hubby are fighting and kids are really trying me. The reason  id leave them with him is cause he would be able to provide bettter for them on his own. I have no skills and would only make minimum wage. And in todays time Its not possible to support 3 kids while making minimum wage.
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It's quite true that there are just some things that we have to learn for ourselves. \n\nIt's also true that other people have different perspectives, goals and desires than we do.  Sometimes it's a matter that we are missing something that they see.\n\nIt can be frustrating when you see your own child make a mistake, but you can't protect them, and it is VERY tricky to convey to them what you have learned or what you see that you think they don't see.\n\nSo here is my advice: (!)\n1.  Give up your need to have them follow your advice.  They have to be able to do differently than what you advise, or you are just trying to control them, not help them.  And like I said above, what you want may not be what they want.  And they aren't there to do right everything you did wrong.\n\n2. Learn active listening - see link below.
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yes they do they  are  doing all they can in a  world   that  they have  to  adapt to and  raise thier  kids too as  well  as    work  and  struggle  with  troubles  and  face them  in a  positive  way  to  resolve them, i find they  have  taught me  alot  that  they  are  showing  us  we  need  to  try  to  do  better  if  they  can  i  know  i  can i find  them   a  source  of  strength   a  light  to   see  it  is  ok  to   be  me  and  do  the  best i can and  move on.
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Yes.  But it has to be done at a young age.  That's what parents are suppose to be for.  But sadly in the times that we live in today.  Parents are not teaching there children ethics.
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Yes I do if I have the ability to give them the help they require, wether it be in a practical or monetary way help if it is in my power to do it, I do. Of course there are some things that are out of my control  now and I am limited but I have done so many times, while, I was able to, do things to help people even strangers and those who did not appreciate or acknowledge my help, These days I am on the other side and the one who is in need of help, yet there is none for me, but I do realise that now we are living in much harder times and people do have their own problems which need attention.
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I had a very similar question with a 5 year old who always wanted my attention.  A friend of mine suggested that I put him to work.  Awesome!  Now as I'm putting away groceries, watering the lawn, feeding the dogs, anything,  . . . I always find at least some small aspect that he can help with.
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give your children an allouance andlet them pay themselves for everything they want, They'll realise how expencive the world is (that's my experience, I had to find it out the hard way ;)
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Yes they can.  I believe that parent involvment should be encouraged, but at the same time limited in how much they are allowed to do.  If the program is well thought out and the parents are given specific jobs to do they can be a great asset.
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Somebrowing said "Hey parents, babies still don't make themselves."  High five to you, woman! I feel very fortunate because when I grew up, chores and privileges were delegated by age, not gender. My brothers and I were all taught to be self-sufficient and responsible. Our parents both had careers and were excellent role models for us. I can do basic car maintenance and my brothers can cook and sew....and vice versa. \nWe all had the same curfews based on age and were expected to let our parents know where we were at all times. I think boys and girls can both have many privileges and a great deal of freedom if they act responsibly.
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You can do some work yourself..
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there kinda doing it on there own....
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We try to give a better life for our children than we ourselves have.  This is part of our role as parents.