I think this is an excellent parenting advice. Just as Hashem is not overly strict with us, we should strive not to be overly strict with our (future) children. Thankfully, I was blessed with parents that were not overly strict; and my parents were blessed with fairly well behaved children! One of whom is on the Derech. (That would be me)
I agree with DanielS82 - it is indeed great parenting advice. As a professional coach much of the challenges I deal with stem from people being constantly told what they can, can't, should, shouldn't do at home when they were younger.
A little more freedom would go a long way to creating calmer environment now and a more peaceful adult in the future... as counterintuitive as it may seem.
Would it be too strict to give that little wise-guy sticking out his tongue a nice gezundter potch?
ReplyDeleteI think this is an excellent parenting advice. Just as Hashem is not overly strict with us, we should strive not to be overly strict with our (future) children. Thankfully, I was blessed with parents that were not overly strict; and my parents were blessed with fairly well behaved children! One of whom is on the Derech. (That would be me)
ReplyDeleteI agree with DanielS82 - it is indeed great parenting advice. As a professional coach much of the challenges I deal with stem from people being constantly told what they can, can't, should, shouldn't do at home when they were younger.
ReplyDeleteA little more freedom would go a long way to creating calmer environment now and a more peaceful adult in the future... as counterintuitive as it may seem.