Summary:
Everything changes over the years and that includes parenting. More parents are striving to meet the demands of children and discipline often takes a back seat. Children need structure in their lives but now they are often unaware how to provide that structure. Some child care professionals advise against telling a child no because it lowers their self-esteem. Not only are parents afraid to discipline their children but now they refrain from telling them no. This article discusses whether no is becoming a dirty word in parenting.

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Times are constantly changing and new ways of doing things come into play. Parenting and discipline or lack thereof are no exception to the constant state of flux we find ourselves in but it still never ceases to amaze me how many parents seem to consider the word no a dirty word when it comes to modern discipline. More parents tend to refrain from telling their children no. Why are parents so afraid to say the no word to their children these days?

I have repeatedly noticed that parents would rather just give in to a child´s demands than say no. My mother certainly didn´t have any problem telling me no nor did I hesitate to tell my children no. Giving in to a child´s every desire or demand teaches them nothing positive. In fact, it may reinforce negative behavior. When the demands of a child are always catered to that child may grow up with an attitude that everyone owes him something. In effect children such as these may become bullies and have less than desirable domineering traits as adults.

As a child I was never allowed to go to someone´s house and help myself to whatever I wanted. In fact, I knew better than to touch anything without asking or being told to. Unfortunately many parents these days are lacking when it comes to teaching children to respect the property of others. I´ve seen this behavior becoming all too common in my own family as well as that of friends and others.

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Written by: Darlene Zagata
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