2007-02-13 18:40:32 · 31 answers · asked by http://hogshead.pokerknave.com/ 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
No, of course not - that's far too Draconian. Having said that, I hate badly behaved children who have no respect for either their elders, or any authority. You don't need to be unnecessarily harsh on a child to enforce good manners, but you do need to start early, and be consistent.
2007-02-13 18:46:49 · answer #1 · answered by f0xymoron 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No, children are people too. To have signs in places saying "no kids allowed" next to ones saying "no dogs allowed" just shows children how under-valued they are in society. They are not possessions or objects to be only cared for, they are people here and now, not just future adults, and they have rights. Children should not be "seen and not heard" any more than men and women should.
2007-02-17 22:26:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I feel children have as much right as adults to be heard, I agree they should be brought up with good manners and respect people but they should have a right to air there views on things
2007-02-14 05:25:06 · answer #3 · answered by mumoffour 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-14 02:51:33 · answer #4 · answered by grannywinkie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not at all. Children can make a wonderful contribution to conversation and should be encouraged to do so. Eat at the table with your kids - don't clear away quickly but get some talking going - you will be amazed. It does take your time but it is worth it
2007-02-14 16:51:13 · answer #5 · answered by Professor 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Children,as well as adults,should be heard.The fact that they are children maybe makes them not so mature and conscious of life,but doesn't make them more stupid or undeserving of being heard.And you shouldn't listen to them with condescension but you should listen to them the way you listen to your friends, brothers and sisters.The key is to understand what you have heard,not to belittle it just because it was told by a child and not by an adult.
2007-02-14 03:59:41 · answer #6 · answered by Livia 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To bring up children is a great science. And it is too difficult to say in a couple of words what is necessary to do an what is not, it is very personal and depends on many reasons. But first parents have to be attentive to the needs of their children within reasonable limits. It doesn't mean that you have to buy expensive things, it also means that you have to understand the problems, help to solve them. And remember that how you treat to your child so he or she will treat to you in future.
2007-02-14 03:27:12 · answer #7 · answered by Marina S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only if you want a sad child. There are times when children need to be taught to keep quite. Church is a good example. But it is a learning process and doesn't happen overnight. But children living in your home should be able to be heard when they have something to say.
2007-02-14 03:18:32 · answer #8 · answered by truthseeker221 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
NO.
simply because they are children doesn't mean they have nothing to offer. When parents take interest in what their children have to say they feel confident in themselves and gives them a chance to speak out when they are worried about anything. If no one is available to hear what they have to say when they are young, they become troubled teens who keep everything to themselves and later in life they turn to drugs and prostitution to fill in the gap or to socialise.
2007-02-14 06:20:25 · answer #9 · answered by LISTER1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why have children if you want them to sit and not speak, they should know the difference between right and wrong, not to speak while others are talking, but they should be allowed to have their own opinions on things even if you don't agree with them, you should tell them your point of view and listen to their point of view, and explain that all people have different points of view this does not mean either one is wrong or right, they should be polite and show respect if respect is shown to them, they are their own person and should be allowed to show this without being rude. I have 2 children and have never had to smack them, and they know the difference between right and wrong and know if they want to be heard they wait till others are finished speaking not to butt in, they are lovely caring young people and i couldn't be more proud of them if i tryed, they are the best.
2007-02-14 04:05:51 · answer #10 · answered by whitleylass 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋