Nicole of @raisingkindkids on TikTok shared how she uses 'parenting one-liners' in her house: short, straight-to-the-point quips that help kids remember important lessons and avoid long lectures. One, for example, is 'You can be mad, but you can't be mean.' This method reflects her teaching style by simplifying communication and making it more effective for learning and remembering key values.
When we say things over and over again, it can feel like, oh my gosh, why do I have to keep repeating myself? So we have some one-liners that just make things so much easier. And more importantly, they work because our kids know what they mean. These concise phrases help parents convey their messages without becoming monotonous, fostering better understanding in children.
Nicole stressed the importance of teaching kids what they mean when first introduced. Then, going forward, the saying functions as a call-back to the initial conversation. This layered approach ensures that children are not just repeating what they hear, but truly understanding the context of these phrases, which aids in their development and decision-making skills.
If I see my kids making a questionable choice, especially when they were little and they were being adventurous and climbing on something, I say, 'is that a good choice for your body?' Or I'll say, 'make good choices for your body.' ... Now I'm sending my teenagers off to be off by themselves, I just say to them, 'make good choices.' This transition from specific guidance to broader, more applicable advice demonstrates how parenting evolves with the child's growth.
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