Parenting is a lot like gardening.
Think about it.
It takes care, attention and cultivation to grow strong, beautiful flowers, right?And it takes thought, study and nurturing to raise responsible children who grow up to enjoy happy, successful and fulfilling lives.
By investing time and energy to learn proven strategies for kids that will increase their odds of lifelong happiness and success, you can have a huge impact in what their adult years will look like.
The power is in identifying your parenting style up to this point and comparing that with the kind of parent you want to be.
Is there a transformation in your future? We have identifiedthree different parenting styles that you might find helpful.
Wildflower - This beautiful, free-spirited flower tends to do what comes naturally.
This is the parent who says, "I don't need any training.
After all, I turned out okay, didn't I?" This parent sees knee jerk reactions as "intuitive" responses.
This parent tends to be very permissive, believing that children "need freedom" and will learn from their mistakes.
That's why the wildflower parent has no real power or control, and the results are unpredictable.
When things go wrong, this parent wonders, "How could this happen, after all I have done?" or maybe "I don't deserve this kind of treatment.
" Cactus - This prickly desert plant firmly believes his or her parenting practices are sound.
This parent says, "As long as you are living under my roof, you will follow my rules.
" This parent uses punishment and rewards to demand obedience and compliance.
There is no need to work out problems together because this parent knows what is right.
Cactus parents are destined to be mystified when their teenagers rebel as soon as they are old enough.
Orchid - This graceful, deceivingly hearty parent takes the time to investigate and learn what truly nurtures and grows happy, healthy, successful children.
This parent observes the results of his or her actions and adjusts as necessary.
The orchid parent understands a child needs both structure and freedom and carefully balances the two.
Issues are resolved in a way that teaches the child responsibility, how to achieve goals and what it takes to be a caring person who contributes to the community.
This parent knows there will always be some problems, and uses them as an opportunity to teach important Life Skills.
Because the orchid parent has incorporated positive habits that build a Secure Bond with his or her child, there is a deep trust which causes the child to listen and ask advice.
The orchid parent experiences both the pain and the wonderful joy of raising children.
Think about it.
It takes care, attention and cultivation to grow strong, beautiful flowers, right?And it takes thought, study and nurturing to raise responsible children who grow up to enjoy happy, successful and fulfilling lives.
By investing time and energy to learn proven strategies for kids that will increase their odds of lifelong happiness and success, you can have a huge impact in what their adult years will look like.
The power is in identifying your parenting style up to this point and comparing that with the kind of parent you want to be.
Is there a transformation in your future? We have identifiedthree different parenting styles that you might find helpful.
Wildflower - This beautiful, free-spirited flower tends to do what comes naturally.
This is the parent who says, "I don't need any training.
After all, I turned out okay, didn't I?" This parent sees knee jerk reactions as "intuitive" responses.
This parent tends to be very permissive, believing that children "need freedom" and will learn from their mistakes.
That's why the wildflower parent has no real power or control, and the results are unpredictable.
When things go wrong, this parent wonders, "How could this happen, after all I have done?" or maybe "I don't deserve this kind of treatment.
" Cactus - This prickly desert plant firmly believes his or her parenting practices are sound.
This parent says, "As long as you are living under my roof, you will follow my rules.
" This parent uses punishment and rewards to demand obedience and compliance.
There is no need to work out problems together because this parent knows what is right.
Cactus parents are destined to be mystified when their teenagers rebel as soon as they are old enough.
Orchid - This graceful, deceivingly hearty parent takes the time to investigate and learn what truly nurtures and grows happy, healthy, successful children.
This parent observes the results of his or her actions and adjusts as necessary.
The orchid parent understands a child needs both structure and freedom and carefully balances the two.
Issues are resolved in a way that teaches the child responsibility, how to achieve goals and what it takes to be a caring person who contributes to the community.
This parent knows there will always be some problems, and uses them as an opportunity to teach important Life Skills.
Because the orchid parent has incorporated positive habits that build a Secure Bond with his or her child, there is a deep trust which causes the child to listen and ask advice.
The orchid parent experiences both the pain and the wonderful joy of raising children.
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