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Parenting Advice with John Rosemond: Kids need parents to be truly in charge
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John Rosemond
Many of today’s parents suffer (and suffer they do, albeit a good number seem to feel their suffering is a sign of conscientious parenting) from what I call “upside-down, inside-out and backwards parent-view disorder.” First, an explanation of the term “parent-view.” Just as one’s worldview consists of beliefs concerning the meaning and purpose of human existence as well as a set of core moral understandings, so one’s parent-view consists of beliefs concerning children — one’s own and others — along with beliefs concerning one’s role and responsibilities as a parent.
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