This is such a helpful guide. I appreciate how you separate the moments that children actually do need to comply right away for safety ("Stop! Don't run out in the street!") and when we're falling back on the "Because I said so!" out of fatigue, fear, or discomfort. I'm guessing that building family agreements and fostering respectful environments where children are heard likely help them better understand those moments where they truly do need to listen and comply for safety.
This is such a helpful guide. I appreciate how you separate the moments that children actually do need to comply right away for safety ("Stop! Don't run out in the street!") and when we're falling back on the "Because I said so!" out of fatigue, fear, or discomfort. I'm guessing that building family agreements and fostering respectful environments where children are heard likely help them better understand those moments where they truly do need to listen and comply for safety.
This is truly excellent. Always great to have a reminder that we can create new levels of respect and trust within our families. Thank you