How come it is so difficult to raise responsible respectful children? I feel like all 4 of my children are on the extreme end of the spectrum and have no manners or respect for others. It's not like I don't try to teach these things on a daily basis. I feel like I am a person who shows respect to others so I have to sigh when I read articles that have one of the "fixes" that says to be a good example and they will model the behavior. Well I am calling BULL CRAP on that one.
Is anybody else out there just completely embarrassed to take their children anywhere in public for fear that their children will completely blow others away on how disrespectful they are? My children seem to have no manners. No common sense. It is driving me nuts. It drove me crazy to read an article that stated that there were actually business' that were starting to discriminate against customers with children. Ridiculous, right? I mean give me a break. If our children are not allowed in public, where are they going to learn these skills.
But (gasp!) when I take my children out, I am actually starting to see where they are coming from. I feel like this is a reflection of my parenting. Why do they not have better manners, and know basic people skills? Have I really been this terrible of a mother? I don't know. Tell me what you do to teach your children manners, and how you practice this in your house, because my way obviously isn't working and I am fed up with my own children.
And an apology to all those who have come in contact with my children recently. We really are trying to work on these things. I just have really rambucious children with minds of their own!!! Please feel free to help me correct them in public, or let me know when they have been disrespectful to you so that I may correct this...
Peace
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I think you expect grown up actions from very small children (really just having left their heavenly home). You are looking at them through others eyes instead of how your Heavenly Father views them. You are doing just fine as a mother so put your worries away for now. All too soon they will grow up and be fine individuals and wonder what they are doing wrong as parents, and you will just look at them and smile. I love you darling daughter.
I am working on this one too, Kaela doesn't seem to understand that I am serious when I tell her no feet on the couch or to say thank you after someone does something nice for you. But seriously, you are an amazing mom and I can't even imagine how strong of a woman you have to be to be the mom that you are. Really, I truly look up to you!! Hang in there, we all have days we want to throw in the towel but then they go and give us a hug or something and it makes it all worth it!!
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