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[raw-al]

http://jezebel.com/the-ctfd-method-is-the-greatest-of-all-parenting-trends-816536389

[cherimoya_kid]

Yes.

[dariorpl]

If you want your child to be healthy, happy and successful in the civilized world, then you need to use the helping mode of parenting. Meaning they set their own goals and interests, and you provide advice and assistance in reaching them.

Some people mistake this for an approach where you have to give a child everything they want, i.e. spoiling. That's not what it's about. It's about negotiation and mutual respect.

[eveheart]

LOL! Wiser words were never spoken. There needs to be a special CTFD training on the topics of "Children and Germs" for children whose mothers slather them in hand sanitizer and "Children and the Sun" for parents that have a pathological need to apply sunscreen to their babes day and night!

[dariorpl]

Also, look into Unschooling. In particular the writings by John Holt, such as: http://www.amazon.com/Children-Learn-Classics-Child-Development/dp/0201484048

[cherimoya_kid]

LOL! Wiser words were never spoken. There needs to be a special CTFD training on the topics of "Children and Germs" for children whose mothers slather them in hand sanitizer and "Children and the Sun" for parents that have a pathological need to apply sunscreen to their babes day and night!

Indeed.