I never realized how I had surrounded myself with friends that use gentle discipline with their children. I went to visit my brother and his wife, who are actually raising their friends 3 children. But, they are raising them very hard and tough. Where they actually have one room where the kids are supposed to play with the tv on Cartoon Network 24/7. They aren't allowed to talk or bring any toys out of that room. And when they get in trouble chastise the poor kids. My brother actually tried to do that with my son.
While we were there, I saw in my kids a deflation. If my parent's weren't going to be there the next day, we would have left. I cried every night. It was the most stressful vacation that I had ever been on.
Anyway, I just had to write this to let people who gentle discipline a hug because what we are doing with our kids will certainly make them stronger and more secure. Those poor kids that are being raised by my brother have no self esteem. They look down with they walk. They don't talk or smile. They don't tell jokes and have any fun. So, I saw first hand that what I am doing is the right way for my kids.
Ok, so, I'm rambling. Thanks for listening!
While we were there, I saw in my kids a deflation. If my parent's weren't going to be there the next day, we would have left. I cried every night. It was the most stressful vacation that I had ever been on.
Anyway, I just had to write this to let people who gentle discipline a hug because what we are doing with our kids will certainly make them stronger and more secure. Those poor kids that are being raised by my brother have no self esteem. They look down with they walk. They don't talk or smile. They don't tell jokes and have any fun. So, I saw first hand that what I am doing is the right way for my kids.
Ok, so, I'm rambling. Thanks for listening!
It makes me sad just thinking about it...
