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Steph Curtis's avatar

Totally agree with this. And as parents, grandparents, whoever, we should probably ask ourselves 'why?' - ie why are we making them wait, what benefit is that to the child? I don't believe it teaches patience, I think it teaches the child that what the adult wants is more important... Those who don't understand this approach don't have a child like mine, that's for sure!

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Omz's avatar

I appreciate this very much. I don’t have this specific issue with my children, but it’s given me permission to question the expectations we place on them, and ourselves, at this time of year. The excess of Christmas is unbearable to watch!

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