I was considering the Parenting the Love and Logic Way™ premise that parents should give their kids lots of chances to make decisions AND mistakes to learn their decisions have consequences. The idea is start early when the consequence for bad decisions is small so that later they are prepared for decisions that could be life or death.
Of course that is only part of the Parenting the Love and Logic Way™ philosophy. There is also lots of love, empathy, and accountability. But here's where it pertains to us parents.
Every interaction we have with our kids is an opportunity for us to become better parents and we should start early when the consequences of our decisions are smaller so that as our children get older and their problems become bigger, we are prepared to handle the situation just like they are.
So hang in there. If you've tried this parenting style and had some luck but found yourself reverting to old habits, try again. There are opportunities every day to practice. Pick one or two chronic issues and prepare for them. Rehearse what you're going to say. Think of all the holes in your plan and get help plugging them. Focus on one thing and don't worry about changing everything overnight.
Enjoy your kids and experiment often!
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