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Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 00:28

I understand this is a very broad subject and maybe very personal as well. I am starting to question a few things about my parenting and would like to hear your opinions. In this day and age where children have so much and want even more; I often find myself saying "NO" to a lot of things my children want and request. Where does one draw the line, without becoming a parent your child resents? So my question to you is, what do you think a child's basic and beyond RIGHTS are? And what classifies as a privilege? Thanks for taking the time to read and respond. I'm new to EW and a fairly new parent too...I have an adorable 13 month old daughter and I can already see her emerging as a strong personality with definite wants...even at this age!! :) A good rule that works for me is to say 'NO' when she is either endangering herself or becoming a nuisance to someone else...otherwise she has free reign. I'll probably follow this as she grows up too making sure to take the time out to explain why certain things are a definite 'NO'. As far as material wants I think maintaining a balance is important....in today's world and especially here in the UAE, its easy to get carried away buying your kids whatever they want. So even though you can't say 'no' to everything they want you can say yes sometimes to some of the things they want....just make sure that the methodyou choose to discipline them is in keeping with your personal value system. As for feeling guilty, I just do the best I can and make the best decisions for right now....I'm not thinking too far into the future ;)

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