Parenting

I enjoyed this chapter, I specifically parenting. I always enjoy reading up on parenting and what not to do's. I especially liked the part about parenting styles. I see all of these kinds of parenting styles in my friends. I consider myself to be the authoritative type. I am loving, I would rather explain why something is the it is rather than just demand. I also try to remember how it is to be young and set idealistic boundaries. I was not always like this and I used to be the authoriatarian type, I changed this because I realized it was not working and changed my way of thinking. This has worked and maked me feel better about my decisions and rules. Although my kids are older they have respect for me and love to talk to me about things that are going on in their life, some of which as their mother I don't want to know. I still listen though. I believe this is very improtant for a working relationship and it is good to be open with explinations on why the answer is no or why the kids can't do something. It leaves room for disscussions and questions to be asked. It does no good to just say "because I said, or because I am your mom" I feel it is demeening and controling.  Nobody likes to feel bad or controlled. They know you are their mom and won't forget it. If I had unlimited funds and did a research I would love to teach parenting classes on parenting styles and how to approach children. I would love to research how has their life changed since they started the classes and how do they feel about it, is it better, the same or no change? It would be interesting.