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A Walk in the Park Unschooling Grouplet their imaginations lead them | ||
Attachment ParentingMy two-year old really taught me what attachment parenting means. I just never knew it had a name. When he was a week or so old, he decided he didn't want to sleep in his bassinet any longer. One night, during one of his many nightly feedings; he awoke each time I put him in it. I was so tired, I laid him down beside me. We both slept well until his next feeding. Of course, I took all precautions with him to reduce any risk of SIDS. He always slept on his back, free from all pillows and blankets, in a cool house. But he needed that closeness to feel comfortable. He was also a baby that loved to be held. And, at two (almost three), he still does. |
Gentle DisciplineA Walk in the Park Unschooling Group believes discipline is as unique to each family as the family members themselves. However, because we view ourselves as compassionate; we do support gentle discipline. I have to admit, I never thought gentle discipline would work. I first read about gentle discipline in a book that came about through La Leche League. And one day I was desperate enough to try it. My sons had toys all over the living room. So I said to my four-year old, "I see there are a lot of toys all over the floor. I really need some help picking them up. Would you help me? And then we can get on with other fun things." I was amazed when he said, "okay," and began picking up the toys. I've always believed in giving my kids choices and treating them as individulas, not as creatures within my control. For us, gentle discipline was a continuation of that belief. |
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Beware....There are some groups out there today who believe that, as Christians, we have to control our children and should care nothing about the earth or other creatures with which we share this planet. For me, this is actually a non-Biblical attitude. God gave us dominion over the earth. That does not mean we should be tyrants. God created us with free will. God is the ultimate Parent. Should we not give our children the same free will and possibilities to make mistakes and learn from them that God gives each of us? The Fruit of the Spirit"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law." - Galatians 5:22-23, NIV. |
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