I'm reading a lot of these comments that say "good parenting is too subjective" - I must say i STRONGLY disagree - and am a little surprised to see so many comments like those from the HN crowd. I wonder how many of those are actual parents?
I think there are MANY pieces of parenting wisdom that are VERY accepted. For instance:
- giving kids 'structure' i.e. repetition, nighttime routines, bedtime to ensure they sleep well, etc
- consequences for negative actions <--- big one
- creating spaces and norms for activities, i.e. reading, eating, etc
- playing in certain ways including imaginative games, etc, that are age-appropriate
- ensuring lots of exercise and play that encourages dexterity, use of all body muscles, etc
anyway, i could go on and on.
I think there are MANY pieces of parenting wisdom that are VERY accepted. For instance:
- giving kids 'structure' i.e. repetition, nighttime routines, bedtime to ensure they sleep well, etc
- consequences for negative actions <--- big one
- creating spaces and norms for activities, i.e. reading, eating, etc
- playing in certain ways including imaginative games, etc, that are age-appropriate
- ensuring lots of exercise and play that encourages dexterity, use of all body muscles, etc
anyway, i could go on and on.