Stop telling them kids to Shut up and Listen!

As a mom, I have to admit our way is not always the “right way”!

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Sometimes, as moms we’re only mimicking what we saw our moms and grandma’s do and say and their way wasn’t always the “right way” either..

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I can admit I used to be a “shut up and listen” type of mom probably because it’s what I was taught.. As the years went by I learned different ways to handle my children, I had longer and better talks with my children.. I was open with my children, I gave them the right to be open with me and tell me when I was wrong about something (respectfully)..

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Sometimes we don’t know the damage or anxiety we could potentially be causing our children because we’re not giving them the opportunity to speak openly or be themselves..

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I’m not afraid to admit when I’m wrong, and I’m also not afraid to say my parents and all these grandparents were not “always right”... By no means am I saying I am the perfect mom or I have this mom stuff figured ALL THE WAY OUT!! No, that’s not the case! All I’m saying is I’m a learner, I’m open to learning new things and new ways to become better period! I do not know everything when it comes to motherhood. However, I’ve been in the delivery more than a couple times and has had my Mommin degree for almost 18 years, so I’d say my opinions can be pretty valid..

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We all have parenting ways that works for us and our households, but when your children choose to talk to you please don’t tell them to shut up and listen!!

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