Why Good Parents Can't Control Their Children

Tammy Cox explains why effective parents get more cooperation by not controlling their children.

Tammy Cox discusses:

  • The fear of being judged by others which can get in the way of effective parenting
  • The negative effects of controlling children, such as aggression, rages, and other acts of revenge
  • How controlling children teaches them how to be controlled and more subject to peer or gang pressure, or to rebel against authority
  • The cost to society at large of controlling children
  • The kind, firm and cooperative approach of effective parents
  • Effective parents enjoy the parenting process more
  • Viewing mistakes by parents and children as a valuable learning experience 

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