Comments on: 5 Positive Character Traits Encouraged by Free-Range Parenting

By: gabriel

gabriel — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 21:02:16 +0000

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By: Megan

Megan — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:25:36 +0000

Oh, yes. I have many more steps to take here! Particularly in stepping back and allowing a situation to unfurl without my intervention. I am so quick to step in and fix. I have to be very conscious and very intentional about not intervening too much.

By: Megan

Megan — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:24:31 +0000

It most DEFINITELY requires the courage to be different. Choosing simplicity, choosing alternative approaches to parenting . . . it all requires swimming against the stream. If you aren’t part of a community that encourages the philosophies you practice, it can get discouraging. But parenting from the heart also offers so many long-term rewards! Definitely worth the risk, I think.

By: steadymom

steadymom — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:04:42 +0000

Love these points – I think I’m good at some of these and not as great at others. Being aware of it is the first step toward change. I want my children to experience, taste, and enter into freedom in all areas of life.

Jamie
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By: Zengirl

Zengirl — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:54:41 +0000

Megan,

It is great traits that have in kids and myself, as I have to work on maintaining good example despite lack of sleep or other issues that we as an adult get.

Sometimes, I wonder, if I can go back to simpler time, and follow natural ways of parenting and following my gut feelings. It can be done now, but it needs discipline and courage to be different.
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By: Megan

Megan — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:37:46 +0000

Extremely interesting point, Karey. More complicated approach to parenting = less confident children. Always? Sometimes? More often than not? Really makes the connection between the two concepts. .-= Megan´s last blog ..5 Positive Character Traits Encouraged by Free-Range Parenting =-.

By: Megan

Megan — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:28:59 +0000

Exactly!! My thoughts exactly. It's a painful process, to be sure, but so important to nurture them towards healthy and confident adulthood. .-= Megan´s last blog ..5 Positive Character Traits Encouraged by Free-Range Parenting =-.

By: Karey

Karey — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:35:07 +0000

I love this discussion!

There’s no doubt that many of the traits that we developed as children were due in large part to the freedom and independence we were given. So interesting how the more high-stress and complicated the parenting the more we are giving our children the idea that they can’t. The world will tell my babies that enough, they don’t need to hear it from me!

Thank you for the heads up on the webcast. I’m listening right now! [2009|09|ffea97f431b809855e90fd3fa074ff57]

By: turnitupmom

turnitupmom — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:15:37 +0000

Wow! I would love my daughter to possess these qualities. I think nurturing the higher level problem-solving skills is hard for many parents. It's hard to watch your children fail or to take a step back as they experiment with their own solutions, especially when frustrated. This is the area that I know I need to work on as a parent. So much of this comes down to relinquishing a healthy amount of control and trusting that our children will be okay. .-= turnitupmom´s last blog ..Wheel of Life =-.