tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932552922401593624.post788382936618078841..comments2018-12-19T09:06:39.257-06:00Comments on Going Solo with my Sidekick: Am I too Strict of a Parent?SMC in STLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15567096902374866062noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932552922401593624.post-64225595440056738772014-11-27T12:42:32.293-06:002014-11-27T12:42:32.293-06:00I don't see any of this as being too strict, I...I don't see any of this as being too strict, I follow pretty much the same things in my home (though a little more TV, but only educational shows). <br /><br />I have seen a few situations were parents are too strict in my teaching experience, but it truly is where a parent is constantly expecting perfection 24/7 (ie why did my child get a 95% instead of a 100% on that one minor assignment).<br /><br />I think it is so important for kids to learn how to behave in the real world as early as possible. Manners are expected, and I talk to him to explain things ahead of time to prepare him. I promote independence, helpfulness, and problem solving whenever I can. I also find parenting to be fairly easy majority of the time, that is not to say we don't have our moments that he is a typical naughty almost 2.5 year old! I think you and I were lucky that we also ended up with somewhat easy going kiddos too! Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04113533500702336140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932552922401593624.post-15478623042290865612014-11-23T18:52:09.826-06:002014-11-23T18:52:09.826-06:00I just stumbled on your blog and I would love to s...I just stumbled on your blog and I would love to say No....you are not too strict. You are a diamond in a pile of stones. My sons are 31 and 29 and were raised in much the same way. They were (are) respectable, intelligent and don't rely on "things" to entertain themselves. My oldest son is raising his 2 children much the same way and they are fun to be around. As sidekick get older, the benefits of how he is being raised will become more and more evident. Keep up the great work and don't second guess what you are doing. BTW.....he is gorgeous!!!Lisa Dykstranoreply@blogger.com