I see kids that are really not well behaved and I hear so much about kids that are out of control. My kids are happy and mostly repsectful and well mannered. I dont' want to feel better than everyone! lol... so I want to hear from other sucessful families and parents. Do you feel different for having a happy family?
2007-06-03 06:40:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Like you, our family is happy too. We put lots of time and effort into good discipline. We always get so many compliments about our kids manners and behavior. The trick for us is to teach in a fair, problem-solving style so all of us are happy in the end. So that means no controlling or swatting. We are against it. It works awesome and moms come up to me to compliment. The other trick is to have a funloving marriage. My husband and I are happy together and our kids see it.
The neighborhood I live in have loads of kids and ours are always socializing.
Other moms always like our kids to play with theirs. I guess I am bragging LOL.
I see some out of control kids too and wonder what the heck parents are doing to them.
How do you discipline?
2007-06-03 09:38:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree. But I don't even bother with these people who rant about "why can't you control your kids in public", or "that's why your kids are so bad, you don't spank them". Such ignorant, blanket stereotypes just widen the divide in the parenting community.
I think there are a lot of us who have well-mannered kids and happy homes. You know you're one of them when strangers will comment on how nice/sweet/whatever your children are. I especially love the ones who look surprised. :) I just think we're underrepresented, because we don't brag.
I don't know that I would call myself a success, however. I have an awesome kid who has always been good about obeying, and taking her punishments when needed. She is bright - she understands the reasons for rules and manners, she loves the positive attention she gets when she's good, and she's just a good person in her soul anyway. I'm blessed - she came that way.
The only time I really feel sucessful is when she tells me that I'm the best mom, or that she's glad I'm her mom. That's when I know she's happy, and that I'm doing an alright job. :)
2007-06-03 15:14:26 · answer #2 · answered by ~Biz~ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We are far from a happy, healthy family. We have alot of problems (my husband and myself). However, our two children are very dependable and mostly well mannered. We have always gotten compliments from others about their behavior and temperment. I am very proud of both of them.
2007-06-03 14:12:47 · answer #3 · answered by Cherry 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have happy well adjusted kids! I am a little concerned about the 11 year old and her "blossoming" but they all do that...
2007-06-03 13:47:42 · answer #4 · answered by Maria S 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
my daughters are happy and almost always well behavied butare very respectfal .
i am proud of them and feel proud of myself and my husband for making them this way as last year they were completly the oppasite but with lots of love affection rules and strict disipline they are now great:)
2007-06-03 13:54:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is very difficult to have a happy family.
2007-06-03 13:46:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
my son is happy, well adjusted, and loved!
2007-06-03 13:43:44 · answer #7 · answered by parental unit 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋