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Comment on Talking Together by Carole A. Bell

Carole A. Bell — Wed, 09 May 2012 02:10:07 +0000

There’s that age when peer group is the most important, so why not include their friends most of the time? It seems that kids listen better when peers are around because they are evaluating you through their peers eyes (just like they evaluate their peers through your eyes). I’d say give it a try and see what results.

The important thing is being a living example of what you want to teach. Few words are good. If parents use all their time alone with the kids to impart great wisdom, they might begin to avoid those times alone. (too much information)

You sound like you’ve established good communication with your kids, so this is probably not a problem.

Let me know how it goes taking along the friends.

Comment on Talking Together by Teri Jones

Teri Jones — Sat, 05 May 2012 21:14:11 +0000

My husband and I have always tried to have outings with our boys. Our purpose is not only to have fun but to provide opportunities for communication. As our sons are growing older, they are losing interest in going since it means giving up time with friends.

If we invite friends along on the outings, do you think this will still accomplish the goal of “quality time” with a parent? I am thinking that if they have fun with one of us during the day, they would be more likely to spend time sharing what is on their mind later at home after the friends are gone.

What are your thoughts?

Comment on Culture: What Is It Doing to Our Kids? by Carole Bell

Carole Bell — Thu, 03 May 2012 20:20:29 +0000

My heart aches for parents who must face such things as vulgarity at fourth grade. While we work to change the culture, we must also equip our children to survive in the existing culture.
The most important thing parents can do for their kids is pray over them daily as a way of equipping them to face the world. The second most important thing is to create an open, trusting communication with our kids so they will talk to us about what they are facing out in the culture.
It seems like your friend is right on in that area. I am glad the child is willing to talk to her mother about what is happening in her class.
Now, they have another focus for their prayers…the girls in the class.

Comment on Culture: What Is It Doing to Our Kids? by Teri Jones

Teri Jones — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:54:41 +0000

This morning, I received a text from a friend whose fourth-grade daughter was distressed by how vulgar the girls in her class are. Cute little fourth-grade girls and “vulgarity” are not topics I would put in the same sentence, yet here they are.

Yes, let’s take back our nation, our society, our families. Thank you for equipping us to do so!

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Comment on Communication Improves with Empowering Reponse by Carole Bell

Carole Bell — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:40:25 +0000

It sounds like you are on the right track for some fun times with your teen. The teen years can actually be good if parents have set up good communication and trust in advance. We really need to remind ourselves that we have the same goal as they do…to get through this in one piece.

And, by the way, thanks for reading my columns and articles. For those who don’t know about the columns, they can be found at Hale Center Insider and Plainview Herald.

Comment on Communication Improves with Empowering Reponse by Teri Jones

Teri Jones — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 20:06:33 +0000

Fortunately, I’ve been reading your columns and articles for quite a few years and have been able to enter the teen years relatively non-reactive. This is some of the best counsel I’ve ever received in parenting. I definitely don’t do everything right as a parent, but responding in this way creates a safe place for my teen to share what’s on his mind. And, in the long run, hopefully empowers him to be a responsible adult. Thanks!

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Comment on Communication Begins with Touch by Carole A. Bell

Carole A. Bell — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 23:20:17 +0000

I’m laughing so hard.

Yes, I would say he needs the touch. Hopefully, before he’s six feet tall and 200 pounds, he’ll go back to hugs. That usually happens when a young man discovers that he is significantly taller than his mom.

Enjoy!

Comment on Communication Begins with Touch by Teri Jones

Teri Jones — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 22:03:04 +0000

I’m assuming that when my thirteen year old son leans heavily against me, nearly knocking me over, it’s more about needing a little physical contact than being tired. I’ll brace myself and stand strong!