Weekly Commenting Contest: What is one rule you never break as a parent?

Question of the Week: What is one rule you never break as a parent?

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Permalink Reply by Tabathia Barrett on March 14, 2011 at 12:09pm

You never take sides in an argument between siblings nor compare their accomplishments.

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Permalink Reply by Kaysie Molo on March 14, 2011 at 12:17pm

One rule I never break as a parent is being a good sport. My three-year-old is still working on it, but when we play board games as a family we make sure to tell everyone good job and cheer. The most important part is having fun, not who won or lost. :)

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Permalink Reply by Ellen B on March 14, 2011 at 12:19pm

Even if you don't agree with what your spouse says, never say so in front of the kids. Have a discussion later when they are not around.

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Permalink Reply by Dawniemom on March 14, 2011 at 12:19pm

Ok, I never talk about their father... who still lives with us, but has pretty much removed himself from me. I could easily start tearing him up in front of our kids, but I don't.

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Permalink Reply by Emmi L. on March 14, 2011 at 12:33pm

Putting on your hats and coats when it's cold outside. This is so ingrained in my 2 year old son that every time he goes outside he grabs his hat and coat no matter if it's cold or HOT....LOL

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Permalink Reply by Deirdre Smith on March 14, 2011 at 12:40pm

Speaking badly of my husband in front of my son or using him to dump stuff about his dad on. It happened to me.

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Permalink Reply by Loretta Oliver on March 14, 2011 at 1:20pm

I always speak to my children with respect - even when they were babies and likely didn't understand a word I said to them. I don't sugar coat the world and talk to them like they have no idea what's going on. Honesty and respect, first and always.

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Permalink Reply by Christa on March 14, 2011 at 1:40pm

hmm this one is hard, one rule I try never to break yelling at M when he does something wrong!

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Permalink Reply by Adilia Megara on March 14, 2011 at 1:52pm

The rule that we enforce .."is mind your manners." Please, thank you, excuse me..etc..are so important in showing and receiving respect. Very rarely do I have to remind my boys to be polite and they're 9 and 5 years-old.