Yes, I see your point. My kids don't run the show. But I do value their opinions. A medical decision would not be left to my child. Food & bedtimes are decided by me. Though I do include my children in my meal planning each week. They know they have to choose a protein, grain, vegetable, & fruit, but my 3 yo & 6 yo both choose the meal on their designated night each week & they also help prepare it on their night. However, I have the final say. And once the menu is planned& shopping done they don't get to Change it. I understand the kind of parenting you're referring to & it is annoying. But clothes aren't an area I stress about as long as they're clean. And the shoe shopping would depend on several factors including attitude of the child, time I have available, etc. Demanding a certain color/style of shoe would be a no go for me. I usually say these are your 3 choices & then either they choose or I do.

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