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Set rules, not ultimatums

Set rules, not ultimatums

Authoritative parenting — rather than authoritarian parenting — is tied to high self-esteem in children. When parents are overly controlling, children can lose faith in themselves and their ability to do things or listen to their own feelings.

Instead of telling your child that it’s your way or the highway, try setting house rules with their input and enforce them consistently.

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Sometimes the most important life lessons are the ones we end up learning the hard way.

Parental pressure may come from good intentions, but it can hamper a child’s self-esteem.

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