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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by TeggerLS
This method of parenting is for infant up to say 3yrs old, by then you have established the child not to react in negative ways. Once you have a solid foundation it "should" be easier going.

No, what you've established is that they wont misbehave if you capture their attention and essentially distract them, rather than facing the issue of misbehaving.


Like you said, children learn from their parents. If you're teaching your child that the way to solve your problems is to just think/talk/focus on something else and the problem will go away, well then you're just blind.
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