Rules Domain

I really enjoyed listening to this news report on rules for kids. I learned many tips from it. I especially liked the little boy answering questions. He sure sounded so sure of himself. The boy helped by showing that he understand the difference in rules. The little boy definitely did not mind most of his mothers rules and understood why they were there. I thought it interesting on how the little boy wanted to be able to choose his own friends and he made that very clear. I agree and understand why a child would want to be able to choose his own friends. It gives him a sense of control over his life. Any child wants to have some sort of independents.

For my daughter, I will strive to be understanding of the rule domains and use their advise accordingly. I am already starting to see her independence showing. She wants to do things without my help or assistance. If I try to help, she gets extremely upset. This happens more when she is studying a toy or object and try to help her. I am going to have to work real hard on not telling her what to wear and not to wear as she gets older. This is going to be a difficult one for me. I will have to remember to use the advise on giving my daughter choices not just demand her to do it my way.

After listening to the program, I understood completely why rules were in their own categories. Before, I had not even thought of the real difference between rule domains and their purposes. I will work hard to make sure our rules in the house are fair and try to always use choices.

It is going to be an exciting journey being a mom. Something that I thought would never be, because a child just never seem to fit into our traveling military life. We were always to busy. Well she is a blessing and I am learning as I go. I am so glad I took developmental psychology. It has taught me a lot and made me more aware.