Are you unsure about how to handle the big decisions in your family? Do you ever wish there was a rulebook to follow that would explain everything to you? If you feel this way you need to listen to this episode as Dr. Leman answers this question!
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Have you ever wanted to build a “Family Rule Book” that would cover the biggie decisions and opportunities that will come up?
Sleepovers? Yes or No
Birthday parties? Yes or No
Drive at age 16? Yes or No
PG-13 Movies? Yes or No
Doesn’t it sound like life would be smooth sailing and clear if we all understood in our family what to expect when these instances arose?
Yes it does! Of course!
But…
YOU CAN’T HAVE A “ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL” RULE BOOK!
“Why?” you ask.
Kids are all different. They will be ready for these opportunities at different times.
Different instances may call for a varied response.
Maturity has a lot to do with it!
Am I making a mountain out of a molehill?
I have said it before:
Rules without relationship lead to rebellion.
I say, Never promise a kid anything. Take it one at a time!