I'm raising my kids to be kind, but I don't want them to be people-pleasers
Source: Business Insider ·
I stopped forcing my children to share everything and always say yes. I want them to learn healthy boundaries.
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The author said she realized teaching her kids (not pictured) to cooperate isn't always the best plan.StockPlanets/Getty ImagesI thought it was important to teach my three kids obedience.Now that they're older, I know it's important to teach them boundaries, too.When one of my children respectfully says no to something, I make it a point to validate them and their choice.As soon as children learn to follow instructions, we start teaching them obedience. I know that's what I did with my kids.I asked them to share their things, take turns, and compromise even when they're not always ready to do so willingly. I pushed them to cooperate not only because I felt it was the right thing to do, but because I wanted to keep the peace and be seen as a good parent.Sadly, it seems society only sees agreeable, generous children as good ones, so parents raise them with a give-in mindset. I followed that path until I realized just how my actions were shaping my children's personalities.Now I am…
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