Yeas for nays

Article Abstract:

Many parents desire compliant children who respond affirmatively to parental requests, but psychologically healthy children must be strong enough to say 'no' to their parents where appropriate. A mother describes how she learned to rethink her desire for agreeable children.

Column, Child behavior, Mother and child, Mother-child relations, Child development, Assertiveness in children, Assertiveness (Psychology)

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Mind your manners

Article Abstract:

Children who display good manners reflect not only the ability to behave well but the ability to relate well with others. Manners also show consideration and respect for others. Manners are reflected in both what children say and do.

Social aspects, Courtesy, Etiquette for children and youth, Children's etiquette

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The finishing touches

Article Abstract:

Staying in an unhappy marriage for the sake of the children provides children with poor role models. They come to believe that marriage is inevitably unfulfilling. It is better for them to see happy parents who are single.

Children of divorced parents, Divorced mothers

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