The seven commandments of parenting: how to raise your child not to be a spoiled brat like all those other kids
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Disciplining children is the only way they would be able to build a positive character. Parents should not allow themselves to be manipulated by their children. They should also maintain an authoritative relationship with their children instead of being on equal footing.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1998
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Seven things smart parents never say
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There are some common remarks that parents should not say to their children. These do not only hurt, they may also damage the children's self confidence. These include saying 'should,' teasing remarks, too effusive praises, those that label and those that threaten.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1996
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Seven things smart parents never say
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Parents should desist from saying things that could hurt their children's feelings and destroy their self-esteem. Instead, they should use constructive criticism and praises to boost their children's confidence.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1996
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