No self respecting mother would run out of intimidations on the eve of a major holiday.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Mothers use threats as a standard parenting tool during holidays.
- In plain terms
- Mothers threaten kids before holidays.
- What can you take from it?
- Parenting involves managing behavior with consequences.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you discipline calmly?
- What are your parenting tools?
Another view
Not all parents rely on intimidation.
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