Parenting - Partners in Crime? Lately I have been thinking about this alot. And I think that one of the very key ingredient to becoming successful parents is to be united.
Of course I am primarily referring to the fathers and mothers which are the very basic components. But if you really think about it, it extends to anyone who has a part in the development of the child. For example, the babysitter, the grand parents, the teachers, nannies, aunties. It is very difficult to teach the child well, if some of these people do not share the same values as us. The poor child would be very confused.
Take husbands and wives as an example. I find it very stressful when my husband and I don’t agree about some child raising principles. This is bound to happen because we don’t share the same values. So here are some of the ideas of how to resolve these types of conflicts.
1. Talk about it open WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT. - Timing is very important. After a busy day’s work is not a good time, before dinner when you’re hungry is not a good time, when the children are screaming their head off is not a good time. Get my meaning?
2. Establish an understanding for common good. Remember don’t let perfection be the enemy of good. Think about what’s best for the child.
3. Remember to put each other first. Being selfish never helps.
4. Talk to other couple friends. Try to find a community or a group where there are families with similar circumstances.
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