One thing is guarantee: Everyone will always have a different opinion on parenting decisions.
“When did you start letting her wear make-up?” This question comes from another father of daughters.“I was 10,” another says.Another coworker chimes in, “Yeah, that makes sense.”Free Expert Guide: 50 Ways to Discipline a Child with ADHDI leave the conversation feeling rattled. I now have no idea how I feel about taking Vivi’s make-up for the week. Had I been too harsh? Too lenient? Co-workers I respected had chimed in on both sides of the argument.
I reflect on how Vivi had behaved when she got home and I gave her the news. My list of grievances must have lasted four minutes, and for the most part, she listened intently. Her eyes welled up a little when I got to the part about being grounded for the week, but not like she was trying to manipulate me into feeling sorry for her. She let me say my peace, then when I told her to go to bed she said, “Yes, sir,” and walked off without mumbling or storming off.
It occurs to me that, while there are many conflicting opinions on kids and make-up and punishment, ultimately I made the right decision for my child. Vivi got my message; it impacted her, but hadn’t made her angry with me. So just as my parental confidence returns, I begin to wonder how my coworkers will react to more controversial topics like driver’s licenses and
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