In response to a concerned parent, the article discusses the humorous antics of children, specifically farting, which can be amusing to kids but discomforting to adults. It suggests that instead of outright banning this behavior, parents should guide their children to understand the appropriateness of such jokes in different contexts. Establishing boundaries and consequences for when they joke inappropriately can help teach kids about respecting others while still allowing them to express their silliness. The advice encourages a calm approach to discipline for better results.
It's totally OK that you are grossed out by farts. But, understand that yours isn't a universal opinion. At the risk of generalizing, farts are particularly hilarious among the elementary school boy crowd, but even some adults find them pretty funny.
Make it your new rule that any fart pranks need to be done away from your vicinity. Purposefully farting at or around you earns a pre-determined consequence.
When they inevitably push this boundary a bit at the beginning, be calm and controlled â you don't want to give them a large reaction â and dole out the consequence.
The benefit of this method is that you're still giving them an outlet to be silly the way they want to, but you don't have to be bothered.
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