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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There is no such thing as "benign neglect" in parenting. Neglect implies harm. You can only do benign neglect with things that don't need nurturing or guidance. Kids do. I do think it's good to let kids figure things out on their own, learn to fail, and develop resilience. But that's not neglect. It takes work to hang back and let your kid figure something out when you could intervene and do it for them. It's a conscious parenting choice you make while paying attention to your child and considering what they need most in that moment. That's the opposite of neglect -- it's parenting.[/quote] [b]Wrong - I neglect to remember some of my kids mistakes.[/b] I neglect to inject my fear and insecurity. I neglect to hover above them or plow their obstacles. Yes, I'm intentionally neglectful at time. We have a very loving supportive happy family. [/quote] I love this [/quote]
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