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<blockquote data-quote="tiredmommy" data-source="post: 418078" data-attributes="member: 1722"><p>Fran- We're not doing cookie cutter parenting, we stress respectful behavior (to herself & others) and personal responsibility. But I have noticed that many of her friends' families seem to let the kids do as they wish. I know Duckie would NOT do well with that so we take each issue on a case-by-case basis. Dating (in any form) at 10? Thankfully she thinks it's icky. Facebook account? No... she's too sensitive to other kid's criticisms in person, she's not ready to deal with them in the cyber world where others often feel empowered behind their computer screens. We also give Duckie a lot of power in the activities she participates in. She may be dropping swim in favor of picking up another dance class. I only ask her to be involved in a physically active extracurricular for the health benefits. She gets to choose which one. </p><p> </p><p>I've also noticed that while she can be sneaky (she is 10, after all!)... that she does talk to me. And her friends have already stopped talking to their parents (according to the parents). I think that has more to do with Duckie than our parenting... but I'm glad we can still talk. I think it helps me to guide her or suggest things without having to make the decisions for her. It lets her know my thoughts and the reasons behind those thoughts.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tiredmommy, post: 418078, member: 1722"] Fran- We're not doing cookie cutter parenting, we stress respectful behavior (to herself & others) and personal responsibility. But I have noticed that many of her friends' families seem to let the kids do as they wish. I know Duckie would NOT do well with that so we take each issue on a case-by-case basis. Dating (in any form) at 10? Thankfully she thinks it's icky. Facebook account? No... she's too sensitive to other kid's criticisms in person, she's not ready to deal with them in the cyber world where others often feel empowered behind their computer screens. We also give Duckie a lot of power in the activities she participates in. She may be dropping swim in favor of picking up another dance class. I only ask her to be involved in a physically active extracurricular for the health benefits. She gets to choose which one. I've also noticed that while she can be sneaky (she is 10, after all!)... that she does talk to me. And her friends have already stopped talking to their parents (according to the parents). I think that has more to do with Duckie than our parenting... but I'm glad we can still talk. I think it helps me to guide her or suggest things without having to make the decisions for her. It lets her know my thoughts and the reasons behind those thoughts. [/QUOTE]
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