![]() ![]() I believe strongly in raising independent kids, so I try to avoid stifling their creativity and self-discovery process as much as possible. “Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.” – Margaret Mead If their choices won’t affect their futures, let them decide for themselves I’d tell her to take ONE lesson first, then take it from there. As for spending her life savings on horseback riding lessons, I think I’d probably compromise with her. I’d let my daughter wear all black, as long as she stuck with age-appropriate clothes in general. But he’s absolutely positively under no circumstances quitting school. In the end, I’d probably let my son dye his hair, but with the caveat that he uses temporary dye. Even once I’ve decided, I’d have to ask myself if it’s the right one for me or if I’m just thinking about what I want from them. The rest, I’d really have to think about. Honestly, I only really know how I’d respond to ONE of those scenarios (there’s absolutely no way I’d let my child quit school). ![]() Oh, and she wants to spend every last dime she’s saved for the last 10 years on horseback riding lessons, even though she’s never even seen a horse in person, much less ridden one. Your formerly pink-loving daughter says she’s goth now and will only wear black. ![]() Later that week, he announces that he wants to quit school. Your teenage son wants to dye his hair blue. How Much is Too Much When It Comes to Controlling Our Kids? How much is too much when it comes to controlling our kids? Are we being protective or overprotective? Nudging them towards smart choices or shoving them towards them full force? Where do we draw the line between being an authority figure and being an authoritarian? Let’s discuss. ![]()
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