Lightkeeper
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Many times parents are trying to get their children to conform? What is the best way to teach them to think for themselves and also be able to get along well in a group?
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Good Job. I love this post. Involving them in the process is great. That's also a good thing to do with teenagers.Maize said:With my kids, who are still very young, I try to get them to be independent in most aspects of our daily life. I involve them in decisions like, "what's the best way to clean up this room" rather than just telling them to clean it up and how to do it. If they ask me something, I don't automatically give them the answer, but tell them how they can find out for themselves. It's a fine line though, independent, free-thinking children are good thing, but can be a challenge too when they get a bit too independent and free-thinking. I don't need a 5 year old ordering pizza for dinner because he's hungry and took it upon himself to "make" dinner.
Bdkimmel61 said:A very difficult question considering that ALL wisdom and knowledge comes from the Lord.
Sure you can...I`ve witnessed it.You can't teach anyone to think for themselves. It's something they have to figure out on their own (which I find kind of ironic ).
linwood said:Sure you can...I`ve witnessed it.