Parenting Lessons I Learned From Blockbuster
from Parenting in the Middle Hosted by Kristen Goodman
What can we learn about parenting from Blockbuster and Netflix? Link To Article About Blockbuster and Netflix I'm sure that based on the title of this episode, you may be a little confused about a thing or two. Blockbuster isn't the first thing one would think of when trying to navigate the struggles of parenting. Come along with me while I explain an analogy that ties together fear based parenting, and good old Blockbuster! Think about it this way. What used to happen if you returned a movie to Blockbuster after your allotted rental time? You got charged a late fee right? And I'm guessing it didn't make you feel great. Now think about what often happens when a child misbehaves or makes a mistake - if they get yelled at and talked down to all the time, it gives them the same negative feelings… So what can we do to help our kids understand that they need to be held accountable, but still foster a relationship of love, mutual respect, understanding and connection? We don't need to get rid of expectations or boundaries by any means. But instead of using the fear of being in trouble as a motivator - we let them know that we are a safe place they can come to. And when they do mess up, we can trust that they have the strength and resilience to overcome their mistakes. We can have discussions and hold to expectations while still letting them knowwe love, respect and support them. Ready to schedule a strategy call? Click Here
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