Parenting Is Truly This Simple

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29 thoughts on “Parenting Is Truly This Simple”

  1. I need to work on being more consistent with my kids. My issue is that I end up feeling bad about something and then I give in.

  2. I think when you look at those 4 rules, parenting appears simple, but the 4 rules in themselves aren’t always so. We have a 4 year old constantly tested boundaries right now, so things can get a bit challenging with him!!

  3. Sometimes we get really mixed up and confused. When I observe it now, after my kids have grown up, it’s quite simple.

  4. Agreed. I find it difficult to parent at times because of those rules, and my kids wanting to challenge but that’s part of the job. It isn’t rocket science it’s parenting!

  5. This is so true. I tried to be as consistent as I could. My son knew what the consequences were and would decide if it was worth the punishment. I would have to change the consequences from time to time.

  6. It can be so difficult to remain steady and consistent at times. But then I remember the same saying, Say what you mean, do what you say….and I get back on track. I’ve heard that phrase for years.

  7. “Say what you mean and do what you say” is my favorite. Sometimes it is hard to remember this when in a heated moment with the kids but parents that threaten punishments yet never follow through will always have children calling their ‘bluff’.

  8. Consistency is absolutely key. Even one time of backing off is an open door for my kids to walk through and push the boundaries the next time, making it that much harder to sit down on the issue. Didn’t take long for me to learn!

  9. It does look simple, but so easy to get behind and then it becomes a struggle. It is important to be consistent and only say what your willing to do.

  10. I could say my parents had a hard time on us when we were young. Though I noticed their consistency and of course the rules!

  11. Consistency is definitely key! I was co-parenting my niece and her mom would completely slack on rules, which made my job parenting much harder! When there’s consistency, the job runs much smoother!

  12. Your list has some great points. Consistency, definitely. And I’m w/you, it’s okay if the kids get mad… it’s all part of the process. 😉

  13. Consistency across parents is important too – sometimes my hubby and I will disagree on what merits a response and what doesn’t, plus WHAT response. But we keep working on it!

  14. I have a 16 year old who is very sarcastic as well. (I wonder where he gets it from lol) Being consistent is still one of the most important part of parenting!

  15. I have no children of my own and I try not to judge those that do, but I see the biggest problem is that people don’t follow through when they threaten a consequence. People in general just don’t learn that way.

  16. Yes I totally agree with all of your simple parenting facts. The best thing is to be a bit flexible and enjoy every moment….even the trying times. Life is so fleeting!

  17. You’re right, parenting is simple. It’s not rocket science, but it takes a lot of patience and practice. Practical advice is the best.

  18. I try to remain consistent. That goes a good ways towards parenting for me. As long as they know, I’m the same all the time.

  19. I really like how you wrapped it all up in those pointers. I really wish that it was always that simple!

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