Arguments between parents and children are normal. While you may impose some things, there are several issues that you may opt to "let go." Here are seven parenting battles you may want to consider your children winning over.
"Where's your homework?"
Children's grades are among the concerns of many parents. However, if your child is already big enough, then he must learn how to be responsible. If you keep on bugging him about it, he will never learn responsibility when it comes to his studies.
"I don't like what you're wearing."
A lot of mothers would love their children to look like models of Guess Kids. However, your kids may not share the same enthusiasm. As what She Knows mentioned, if you see your child heading out the door in a fashion-less taste of clothing, don't worry about it. As they grow older, they will learn how to choose the proper attire for the proper occasion.
"Who's that weird friend of yours?"
As kids grow, they get to have their own preference as to who should be their friends. If you try to convince them not to go with the boy next door whom you feel is a bad influence, they might just take it out against you. So after you have said your piece, let them decide.
"I should braid your hair."
If your feisty little girl would like to let her hair fall off her shoulders because it's the way her idol wore it, then allow her. Instead of insisting your desire and getting a pout later on, rest on the fact that she'll have a change of heart if she starts feeling uncomfortable.
"What are you doing with your toys?"
You've just given a nice hi-tech toy to your kid and after a month, you find him sitting all alone doing nothing, saying he's bored. When this happens, don't try to convince him that there's no reason for boredom because he's got all the toys in the world. He'll never understand you. After an hour of doing nothing, your child will look for some activity to do without you having to go through all the trouble.
"Spend it on something useful."
Your kids received $100 from Grandma and you tell them that they can either keep it in their piggy banks or buy something useful for themselves. This doesn't really sound nice. After all, it's already their money. Allow them to do what they want with it.
"It's time to sleep."
This is one of the battles that you can certainly let go. After you've told them to go to bed, do something else. If they still stay up late and wake up late for school the following day, then you can tell them, "I told you so."
According to Parents, the secret to becoming a great parent is to know your child. Once you do, you may tailor your parenting style to cater to their personality without having to go through one argument after another.
