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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Firstly, I do not allow whining. I have a 3y old and almost 2 yr old. If you whine, you immediately get sent to your bedroom and can't come out until you're ready to speak without whining.

Secondly, kids like to MOVE. Sitting in a car for hours is horridly boring for a kid. I like to set my kids up for success/good behavior. I make sure I put food in them before a meltdown comes, I put them down for a nap/quiet time before they're overtired and cranky.

You can't keep them out in the hot sun all day. I've been traveling with them since the oldest was just born and they're both great at it, save for time changes.[/quote]

You sound rigid. Lighten up. [/quote]

Funny - the one thing I'm really rigid about didn't even come up here. [/quote]

NP here.  I agree that you sound rigid.  If there is something even more strict than what you've listed here, then your children may truly be chafing under your iron control.  Be cautious.  I've known a number of kids who grew up in such rigid households that kids were not allowed to be kids.  They went to college and never looked back.  One was around 40 when his father was dying and he didn't even want to go have a final visit with his father.  Fortunately, his brother prevailed and he did get some closure from visiting his parents.  This is pretty common.  [/quote]

Cool story, bro. I don't think there's anything wrong with being firm about not letting kids whine. Sending them to their rooms gives them time to calm down, take a break, etc. I don't care if they go to their room and play - I just want to stop a cycle that's about to start. Totally not worried about them not visiting me when I'm dying. [/quote]

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