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49 sats \ 6 replies \ @DesertDave 21 Jul \ on: Real-life Application of “Screamfree Parenting” BooksAndArticles
I have never once yelled at my kids in 16 years. I also have never had to punish them. My kids have always been my friends. I lead by example and explain why I ask things of them. With great communication, no screaming is necessary. If I do raise my voice even a little bit, my kids feel the change and know I am serious about something.
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60 sats \ 2 replies \ @duvel 21 Jul
That sounds impossible. Not yelling "STOP!" when a 3 or 4 year old runs towards a car, but calmly "please stop" sounds unrealistic.
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11 sats \ 0 replies \ @cryotosensei OP 21 Jul
You remind me of the time when I shouted my daughter’s name when she was dashing towards the stairs. If she had missed her footing, she would have rolled all the way to the bottom. Shudders
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @DesertDave 21 Jul
I have no memory of them doing that. They knew not to. Maybe I have yelled and I just don't remember.
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11 sats \ 2 replies \ @cryotosensei OP 21 Jul
You really like being a father. xP
How do you balance being an authority figure and being a friend?
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49 sats \ 1 reply \ @DesertDave 21 Jul
I don't really want to be an authority figure. I want to be someone that they want to learn from and emulate just because they think for themselves it's a good idea. 🤷‍♂️
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11 sats \ 0 replies \ @cryotosensei OP 21 Jul
Gotcha
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