As parents, we spend much of our day evaluating our
children’s performance – how well they do in sports and academics, are they
reaching milestones in a timely manner and how are they measuring up?
Just for fun, we thought we would turn the tables and
stimulate some family discussions about your
performance. How do you measure up
as a parent? From your child’s point of
view? Here are some ideas to get you
started:
1. Do my
parents start the day with a cheery “Good Morning” and a hug or do they start
by telling me all the things I need to do to get ready?
2. Do
they give me lots of chances to do things for myself so I can practice and
improve? Things like tying my shoes,
setting the table, climbing the jungle gym at the park or making a sandwich?
3. Do
they give me an age-appropriate allowance so I can begin to learn the value of
money?
4. Do
we have regular or occasional family meetings so we can together discuss things
like routines, menus, family outings and our daily schedule?
5. Does
Mom or Dad always jump in to fix things and give solutions rather than asking
my opinion or teaching me problem solving skills?
6. Do
they treat me respectfully, even if I am not always respectful to them, so I
have a good role model to learn from?
7. Am I
afraid Mom or Dad is going to be cross if I give the wrong answer when they
help me with my homework or piano practice?
8. Do
Mom and Dad give in to me if I have a temper tantrum or do they help me see
that even though I can’t have my way all the time, they care and help me deal
with it?
9. Do
Mom and Dad apologize when they have lost their tempers or said something they
really don’t mean?
10. Do they end the day with a hug and an “I love
you”, even if we have had the worst day ever?
Resources that will help you get a 4 star rating from
your children!
Parenting I: Raise
Great Kids
All the best,
Beverley and Doone
416-480-2499
1 comment:
Parents loved this home challenge! Here are some comments sent by e-mail to us today:
I love this idea and love getting your mail. Thanks for sharing and I will be sure to start the discussion with my family. - Mom of a 9 & 10 year old
Thanks Beverley! I think I would get a pass on most of these, but the others are good reminders!
This should apply to couples too!!
Great summary and reminder! Thank you.
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