My husband and I rarely fight. We were brought up very differently. I was one of several children, and learned to be independant fairly soon. He was only one of a few, had a childhood where he was not allowed to be independant early. We both feel our opinions are the better, and I need other parent's opinions!!
My daughter is almost seven years old. I find it completely acceptable and even necessary in her personal growth, for her to be allowed to bathe unattended (I still wash her hair), and to make her own bed (which is fairly simple... it's a twin daybed). My husband feels that I should take a bath WITH her (as his mother did him until he was like 10) or sit in and bathe her. He thinks she should have her bottom wiped by me when she goes to the bathroom, and he thinks I am responsible for making her bed daily.
I STRONGLY disagree. She is at an age where her independance is not only necessary, but at this level (she's not asked to do chores..), it's perfectly healthy.
2006-12-19
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