tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454970975797905446.post2079176794846959455..comments2023-06-15T09:55:19.968-05:00Comments on Daily Walking: Parenting: Catch PhrasesTony and Heather Snyderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16862611827031570556noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454970975797905446.post-79162081910722710002015-01-26T11:58:55.024-06:002015-01-26T11:58:55.024-06:00I have a friend who grew up oldest of 10. Your com...I have a friend who grew up oldest of 10. Your comment about compromise reminded me of the first time she introduced me to her family's concept of "the appeal." (Her dad served some time as a state senator and the family was heavily involved in politics.) If the parent gave an answer the child (usually ages 5 & up) disagreed with, he or she could request an appeal. This cooled any hot emotions as the "appeal" must be presented with logic and persuasion. The parent still had final authority, but it forced them to listen to the perspectives of the child. That always fascinated me.<br /><br />One of our current catchphrases is "Is that a good choice?" We want Buddy to calculate more long term consequences (positive and negative) when he makes a choice, so we try to use this to help him determine whether it was indeed a good choice or not. (This is also used with obedience issues -- disobedience is never a good choice.)Kaylahttp://renownandcrowned.comnoreply@blogger.com