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0:00 I don't know what to say. I don't know what to do anymore. I don't know of other cultures, but mine is like, you have to clean your room now. You have to do this now. You have to study now. So, everything is now. >> Boy, isn't it easy to just lose that balance in one second and [music] go back to that little child's self. >> There's a lot of situations that come up and sometimes I feel she's wrong.
0:22 >> She throw a toy and she's like, "I'm not doing it." [music] And he's like, "No, we're doing this and that's it." And then she cries. Yeah, it's being a bit tricky and it's [music] very hard to deal with. >> She goes like, "I want a lollipop. Oh, I want a chocolate." No, you cannot have a chocolate. Okay, I want a bread. And then it [music] explodes and then she goes like, "Okay, I want this." But it never stops.
0:38 >> With my daughter, I'm having a lot of difficulty [music] to get my parents to understand where I'm coming from. >> When our children throw tantrums, one [music] of the things that all of us parents do is that we lose stamina, right? So, they win because they are more persistent. There's a lot that is coming to her from them. It's like mixed messages. I feel >> you're more a child of your mother in those moments than the mother of your child.
1:04 >> Do you feel that I'm giving more attention to your brother? And then she's like, "No, >> they don't respond to too much talking. They respond to your energy." >> It's a bit hard to, [music] you know, stand my ground with them and be consistent with her. How do I express it in a way that won't hurt them? The first thing you need to understand is that type the word follow to get a link to my podcast.
Summary
- Parents feel overwhelmed by the demands of parenting and the need for immediate compliance from their children.
- Tantrums are a common issue, with children exhibiting persistent behavior that tests parental stamina.
- There is a struggle to communicate effectively with children, especially when trying to maintain authority without causing emotional harm.
- Parents often feel caught between their own upbringing and the demands of modern parenting.
- The importance of energy and presence in parenting is highlighted, suggesting that children respond more to parental energy than verbal communication.
- Consistency in parenting is emphasized as a key challenge, particularly when dealing with multiple children.
- Parents seek understanding and support from their own parents regarding their parenting choices.