I understand and appreciate the intent of this article, however, even a 4-year old is capable of being told the truth about why to do or not to do something. That story about the mama mosquito was disgusting. Inadvertently and ultimately, parents who do that kind of stuff are teaching their kids not to trust them. And it seems to me the answers to several, if not all, of their list of questions, is to teach by example - especially when we are talking about children. Just demonstrate it. Over and over. And talk about it when those "teachable moments" are present.
On Jan 31, 2012 Ninelives2 wrote:
I understand and appreciate the intent of this article, however, even a 4-year old is capable of being told the truth about why to do or not to do something. That story about the mama mosquito was disgusting. Inadvertently and ultimately, parents who do that kind of stuff are teaching their kids not to trust them. And it seems to me the answers to several, if not all, of their list of questions, is to teach by example - especially when we are talking about children. Just demonstrate it. Over and over. And talk about it when those "teachable moments" are present.