tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1829843381662010894.post3043459921757298832..comments2023-06-18T08:40:59.616-04:00Comments on Less than Perfect Parents: Encouraging HonestyTracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15525831980396149905noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1829843381662010894.post-64613972149882046062011-03-18T10:01:34.873-04:002011-03-18T10:01:34.873-04:00I read somewhere- a fab parenting book which name ...I read somewhere- a fab parenting book which name currently escapes me- that you shouldn't ask the questions that you know the answer to already- don't ever try to "trap" them in a lie. <br />I have to laugh when I read the statement about "raising a pathological liar" because I have had to really work on myself with a situation in our family- <br />we have one who is adopted and the birth mother is actually a sociopath - he has issues that we are working on (with professional guidance)<br /> but I don't ever want to "put" something on him - there are signals that we need to be aware of, and then there are things that are just little boy- <br />I have to really trust God's guidance- I know that HE didn't bring us to this point because He wants us to loose the fight for this babe. There is a good life available for him & we do have what it takes to train him well. <br />As far as the challenge of discipline while encouraging truth- a statement and hug that "I'm so proud of you for telling the truth- that's hard to do sometimes but you did it right! and ... now you only have to do a time out for (hitting your brother- or whatever) but it would have been BIG trouble for lying- good job" <br />I also say when questioning them "take your time- you know we always tell the truth in our family" I think it helps them to know they aren't on their own - "WE always tell the truth"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17674599982885673432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1829843381662010894.post-46981606337942232382011-03-17T03:16:47.851-04:002011-03-17T03:16:47.851-04:00Great post! Totally agree. My challenge is acknowl...Great post! Totally agree. My challenge is acknowledging when they tell the truth even when they don't want to (e.g. lying) yet still providing discipline on the behavior.http://www.dontmesswithmama.comhttp://www.dontmesswithmama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1829843381662010894.post-30827372957868359952011-03-16T20:45:11.079-04:002011-03-16T20:45:11.079-04:00This is a really good blog post.
Honesty is a goo...This is a really good blog post.<br /><br />Honesty is a good trait to teach our children. It's important not to set them up for failure.<br /><br />Next blog post - "tact" LOL!Our Parenting Spothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09314016674641988849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1829843381662010894.post-70218430012945208752011-03-16T11:05:36.136-04:002011-03-16T11:05:36.136-04:00good stuff- i like your perspective on this!good stuff- i like your perspective on this!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17674599982885673432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1829843381662010894.post-27715188628275724972011-03-16T09:00:35.054-04:002011-03-16T09:00:35.054-04:00Such a good post. I think it comes down to as you...Such a good post. I think it comes down to as you stated always being the good example. Kids watch and listen to everything we do.<br />I am a new visitor and follower.doreenhttp://www.doreenmcgettigan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1829843381662010894.post-10872329939916757182011-03-16T03:46:48.614-04:002011-03-16T03:46:48.614-04:00Hi , i liked your blog especially they way u r uti...Hi , i liked your blog especially they way u r utilizing it to create values in children, beautiful expression.<br /><br />Your newest follower form MBC. check my blog too:<br />http://www.soniakathuria2010.blogspot.com/Sonia Kathuriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15778812655572844505noreply@blogger.com