Sandra Dodd

http://lifewithoutschool.typepad.com/lifewithoutschool/

Since it's the newest post it will show up.
The other link was cut off for me.
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She credits me! That's sweet.

I don't fully agree with her #7 and #8. The explanations help make
it good, but the list items themselves could cause problems for some
people. I had "yes, but..." thoughts as I read those.

7. Allow yourself to be imperfect.

8. Remember that what other people think of you is none of your
business.



Sandra

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>>I don't fully agree with her #7 and #8. The explanations help make
>>it good, but the list items themselves could cause problems for some
>>people. I had "yes, but..." thoughts as I read those.

>>7. Allow yourself to be imperfect.

>>8. Remember that what other people think of you is none of your business.



I think they work well for people who worry even though they're being
conscientious and dealing respectfully with others.

#7 and #8 work well for dealing with the unconventional appearance of your
life, specifically how the child/parent relationship looks to other people
in the community or extended family who think enforced bedtimes, no or low
TV/ video/ computer, spanking, timeouts, "good jobs," and other conventional
child training methods are signs of good parenting.

For people who are already fine with how it looks, it could be a matter of
sometimes being insensitive to others.

~Katherine


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