Comments on: Are You a Helicopter or a Drill Sargeant? Part 1

By: David

David — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:15:44 +0000

If you’re interested in discovering your parenting style based on the latest research, please check out the Parenting Style Application by Signal Patterns on Parenting.com.

The underlying model developed by our team of psychologists reveals an underlying complexity far richer than just ’strict’ or ‘relaxed’ classifications.

And what’s particularly interesting is that you can take the test for a spouse and see where potential conflicts might lie and get advice on how to deal w/them. You can also compare results to your friends’.

By: Kandi

Kandi — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:58:13 +0000

This is terrific! Thank you – I’m going to post it on my blog and link it back to you! How insightful!

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:27:08 +0000

I’ve always tried to let Ben (who is about to be 6) be as independent as he can. He gets a warning when things are about to change, especially if something is going to be expected of him.

“Clean-up is in ten minutes, then straight to shower, and off to bed!”
“We have to leave the house in fifteen minutes. I need you to potty, brush your hair and teeth, and have your socks and shoes on by then.”

I’m very predictable. And he’s learned how to follow my lead. Because if he can’t show this responsibility, he doesn’t get the outing we’re on our way to or he loses a favorite toy for the day, whatever’s appropriate.

By: Sharon M

Sharon M — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 07:47:03 +0000

Amelia, I’m kind of like you; I tend to be more “drill sergeant” with my eldest — I think part of it has to do with figuring out the whole parenting thing. Everything’s new for both of you. I am curious about the book now. Maybe I can figure out a way to get it over here.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 03:56:33 +0000

That was so incredibly interesting! I think I’ve finally found my way to being a consultant parent. Whew….I feel better.