Comments on: Kids Driving You Crazy…

By: actinglikeamama

actinglikeamama — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 05:06:20 +0000

Gig, I think we all know that cats just cannot be disciplined, its them that discipline us. only those of us who are truly smart enough to understand that cats are definitly the boss, can ever be happy in a relationship with one. I miss my cats, and hate that I am now allergic.

By: gigdiary

gigdiary — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:53:02 +0000

I find with cats, that a little chat is in order. I do negotiate with cats. We talk about it. I have the food, the cat has no intention of showing gratitude. Rather than a stern male voice I use an all-knowing conversational voice. Cats like that.

By: gigdiary

gigdiary — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:40:30 +0000

That’s an awesome comment, Ally. I’m not a yeller, but am endowed with a deep male voice. It works with dogs and kids but sadly not with cats.

By: permanentlytwentythree

permanentlytwentythree — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:30:33 +0000

I’m a bit of a parenting hard arse. I like this post- too true.

I don’t want to be their friend, I want to be their parent.

And ALAM, I too am a yeller.

By: actinglikeamama

actinglikeamama — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:24:25 +0000

I was going to be one of those “earth mothers” who would respect my children and treat them as capable humans right from the start – well, i think that lasted all of two minutes anyway.

It didn’t take me long to realise just how important boundaries are to children – not just to ensure they are well behaved, but to provide the security that is so important for their development, especially in those first few years.

It also proved to me that in providing these boundaries you open up more opportunities for children rather then close them. you provide a strong secure foundation that allows children to challenge and question in a safe environment.

And I am a yeller. I find tone of voice teaches my children how serious I am, whether I am cross, scared or mucking around – It helps them make a decision on if they will continue their behaviour or not. it works for us.

By: Rowe

Rowe — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:14:19 +0000

Good way of looking at it, Danya. Main differences are the kids don’t sleep in a kennel, get tied to a clothesline or left at home alone while you go shopping.

By: fender4eva

fender4eva — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:20:54 +0000

Gig,you would make a good father. You’re already the father of male bloggers…….

By: Danya

Danya — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:57:56 +0000

Lots of people are horrified when I say kids are like dogs. They need regular feeding, lots of sleep, outdoor playtime and STRONG BOUNDARIES.

Ironically these same folks praise me for my well behaved kids and ask what my secret is

By: Rosie

Rosie — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:46:51 +0000

Ain’t that the truth.

If they do get angry at you for not letting them have their way, it will pass quickly.

Mr14 and I can go toe to toe over what he wants, and I won’t let him have, and yet, half an hour later, it’s like it never happened. Until now anyway.