Yes to this cool research and this incredibly important message! Our kids WILL fight with others so we want to model for them how to do so constructively and respectfully. Also, when we goof and do it badly, that’s an opportunity to teach them what one does after a mistake has been made: take responsibility, make amends, forgive, try to do better the next time! Advice not to fight in front of kids is so frustrating, thank you for this message and for sharing this cool research!
I feel so tender reading this and want to thank you for writing it. I am in the phase of realizing separation is needed in my partnership. We are parents of a 4 1/2 year old. There are so many layers to this which contribute to arguments. I have decided that some of our communication needs to be in private as it so quickly escalates.
Yes to this cool research and this incredibly important message! Our kids WILL fight with others so we want to model for them how to do so constructively and respectfully. Also, when we goof and do it badly, that’s an opportunity to teach them what one does after a mistake has been made: take responsibility, make amends, forgive, try to do better the next time! Advice not to fight in front of kids is so frustrating, thank you for this message and for sharing this cool research!
I feel so tender reading this and want to thank you for writing it. I am in the phase of realizing separation is needed in my partnership. We are parents of a 4 1/2 year old. There are so many layers to this which contribute to arguments. I have decided that some of our communication needs to be in private as it so quickly escalates.
Sending love. It's a big decision and transition, I know. I wish you all the best!
"We also know kids are especially likely to copy behaviors when they see that they lead to good results."
This is such a simple and yet profound reminder.