Thread: Old School
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Meeko 09:30 AM 03-07-2012
Old school.

You only have to look at the various generations to see that today's parenting techniques don't work.

It's all about making the child happy 24/7. Can't say no because it'll damage self-esteem. Baby can't be allowed to cry. If your child mouths off at you, you just accept it and call it "expressing themselves" and other such garbage.

No longer are children taught much respect, honesty, or patience...it's all about instant gratification, a constant need for praise and attention.

One poster mentioned in a previous thread post that she had a parent who gushed "Good job!" at every step the kid took up her stairs...as if it was a major accomplishment. Another mentioned how kids will ASK you to praise them for the simplest mundane task. They can't function without constantly being the center of attention.

By the time we are senior citizens,,,the kids we tend now will be running the country. They have been raised to think of themselves first and foremost.

We think politicians are self-serving now?? Just wait.
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