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• molse001 commented on The "Correct" Way to Raise Children
  I agree 100% with this entry. My parents were married for 20 years and got divorced the summer after my freshman year of high school. That environment was totally different and, at times, not nearly as stable as when we all lived under one roof. It didn't matter though. I still know that both of my parents love me and I think they raised me very well. They were demanding about chores and being respectful and all of the things parents should be demanding of, but they also were very responsive to my needs and wants. They allowed me to...
• maldo026 commented on The "Correct" Way to Raise Children
  I agree. Perfection of environment isn't necessary, but love and consistency is. Obviously everyone would rather be the perfect parents right off the bat, but this can only come with experience. Your first kid will probably be the hardest one because you don't know what works. I found that my parents adapted to my unique personality, and this was very important for me. I wouldn't like being told what to do all the time, and I wouldn't like my parents to know where I am and what I'm doing--I like independence. The thing is, this might cause a gut reaction...
• maje0096 commented on The "Correct" Way to Raise Children
  Thats a good point about all the information being forced on parents about raising their children. Lord knows I wasn't raised by a book and i turned out fine, I think... But whats really important to raising children is common sense and genuine care and concern. A child can't be raised by a book just as a person can't live their lives by a book....
• leex5430 commented on The "Correct" Way to Raise Children
  I think there is one correct way for parents to raise their children. Different parenting style has its advantages and disadvantages and it is often relied on cultural perspectives. For example, even though permissive parenting style could be the best parenting style, but it could not be the best in other culture. Thus, I think it is more important to choose the parenting style according to the cultural perspectives....
• Scott Jones commented on The "Correct" Way to Raise Children
  I think I have always been more interested in "setting the example" vs. being an authoritative parent. Maybe they are not that different. I always tried to active listen to my kids and talk to them the same way I talked to adult friends. Ashlive's top 10 educational toys list was enlightening. Thanks...