MomThought

Welcome to MomThought. I’m Joan Romero at MomThought.com. Today’s Momthought is Mutual Respect.

When I talk about human rights for children and not being controlling, I’m not talking about being a permissive parent. I’m talking about being a real person, and allowing yourself to enjoy these same human rights. I’m talking about, the parent child relationship, where both parties are self aware.

Our homes should be an environment where a parent and a child can communicate clearly with each other, honestly and with mutual respect. When I am upset with something my children have done, I tell them. And when I do something that upsets them, they tell me.

I have had quite a few humbling experiences when my children tell me how unfair or mean I’m being and I honestly have to agree and apologize. So please don’t think that just because we give human rights to kids, that it somehow requires that our human rights are taken away. It is simply a matter of mutual respect from and towards both parties.

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Thank you,

Joan Romero

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