I'm really trying to adopt some of the gentle parenting methods as I go. Gabby is only 10 months old so I know the best is yet to come as far as challenges are concerned.
My Mother was always big on discipline and that involved smacking (and, unfortunately it went further than that sometimes). It's going to be a real challenge for me to kind of undo the way I was brought up. We were taught to respect our elders but I think a little too much. I feel I never really questioned an adult (and I still sometimes don't) out of "respect" just because they were older than me. I was always told I didn't ask enough questions at school and I think it's because I thought it would be rude to do, iykwim?
I am still a firm believer in "no" meaning "no" (and not confusing the child by sending mixed messages) but I want to try and "listen" to Gabby more than I was listened to as a child.
Like I said, it's going to be a challenge - especially in the heat of the moment because I have a pretty short temper - but thank goodness for BB! When I have a problem, I can ask the advice of you gorgeous people!