Avoid Criticizing In Front Of Children
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Have you ever been hit by emotional disruption when your spouse has a disagreement about raising your children? Sometimes we talk to each other so much we don’t realize that we are sparring against each other’s words. We refuse to let go our ego, we belittle each other in front our kids!! So much for the couple unity. And it’s will effect our children behavior if we continue to show intolerable attitude in front of them.
Babycenter wrote:
“Present a united front to your child. Avoid criticizing your partner if he’s in the middle of responding to a situation. Plan ahead to avoid future clashes by talking through key issues when you’re both relaxed.Agree to disagree. You’ll be able to compromise on many issues but not all. In those cases, the one who’s with the child the most should hold more sway.Stick to specifics. Limit your discussion to a narrow issue (how much TV to permit) rather than wading off into generalities (“You always undermine what I say”).”
Yes, I have weaknesses. Guess what? I have troubles in hiding my emotion when it comes to disagreement with my wife. Then, I would talk and argue and so on without realizing my kid is standing in front of me.
I hope I will change my attitude, for the sake of my children, and show some parenting unity.