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Dangers of Gender-Based Parenting

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Parenting is one of the hardest and best things in life. The question can arise of "do I raise both my sons and daughters the same?". This is a really tough topic to tackle. Obviously, boys and girls are not the same, but raising them differently can cause a lot of problems.   In a lot of cultures, there are severe differences in the raising of girls and boys. There are different standards each is held to. For example, some girls are raised to believe that their place is in the home. They are taught to clean up after their brothers, cook meals for them, etc. When they are doing something and the males are not, it can create a complex. A feeling of "why do I have to do this and they don't?" will often arise at some point or another. If my brothers were allowed to go and do things as they pleased and I was required to stay home and do chores, I would start to resent them. I would not have a very good relationship with them. This is something...
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Appreciative and Descriptive Praise

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When it comes to praise, we have to be careful about how we praise our children.  There are two types of praises. There is descriptive praise and also appreciative praise. Descriptive praise is showing appreciation for specific things that they have done. Appreciative praise is praising the child for what they have done and how it has impacted others. Praise nurtures confidence and self-esteem in your children.  Both of the types of praise described above are important for your child to hear.  Here are some examples of ways to praise your child at different ages. Children ages 1-2: Appreciative Praise - Thank you for being so soft and playing with your sister! It made her so happy. Descriptive Praise - Good job going to bed last night without fussing or crying! Children ages 3-6: Appreciative Praise - I really appreciate you putting all your toys away so that the living room was clean for all of us. Descriptive Praise - Thank you for not...
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How to Teach Your Child About Sex

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Teaching children about sex and healthy sexuality can often seem like a daunting task. It can seem uncomfortable and awkward. It doesn't have to be, though. Fostering an atmosphere of open communication about the subject can be very beneficial. The biggest thing to teach them is that sex is something beautiful and something we are not ashamed of. It is something that is meant for marriage, though. “ Heavenly Father created the plan of salvation so that we can experience life, return to His presence, and have joy. Central to this plan are the spiritual, emotional, and physical unity developed in marriage and family life. He gave us the capacity for physical intimacy so that we could strengthen and grow our eternal families. He intends for sex to be a beautiful, powerful, and joyful part of our lives—not something evil or corrupt. Sex enables a husband and a wife to have children, express love, and strengthen their spiritual, emotional, and physical bonds. Sexual inti...
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