Re: Which Punitive Parenting Ideas Influenced You?
I followed Dobson for 10 years, and I had well worn, highlighted and underlined copies of "Dare to Discipine", "The Strong Willed Child", and "Parenting isn't for Cowards". These teachings were strongly encouraged by our church, and it is what my parents followed when I was a child. I spent 10 years of my parenting life FIGHTING with my kids for control.... and here I am 6 years later I am still struggling with what I started 16 years ago.
I am sooooo glad that there are places like this where I can learn from other "gentle moms"!
Stephanie
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