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On Busting Lamps

When my wife and I were still expecting we moved into a new home to accommodate for our soon to be born son. We needed some more space, fewer stairs, and not as many neighbors on all sides (floors and ceilings included). This move was largely a good thing but our new residence was lacking some key features: lighting. I’m not sure if it is simply the floor plan or the electrical work, but much of our living room would be bathed in darkness if we didn’t supplement with some lighting of our own. These particular areas are even away … Continue reading →

They Don’t Think It’s Stealing

Teaching children not to take things that do not belong to them might seem like it should be a simple task for a parent, but many of us have discovered that this can be a major challenge. One of the biggest things we are working with in this department is that conceptually, young children may not realize that they are actually stealing. It can take a while before developmentally children are able to process and understand that they are actually stealing when they take items that are not theirs. The values of a family can affect how well a child … Continue reading →

Borrowing Vs. Stealing

“I didn’t think anyone was using it!” or “I didn’t take it, I just borrowed it for a while”: Eventually we parents all have to wrestle with the borrowing vs. stealing issue with our children. Some, catch right on, while there are others who have a hard time figuring out the difference between borrowing and stealing or understanding the value and belief system behind what is okay, and what is not… Ideas like sharing, borrowing, taking, and possessions can be really tough ones for a child to grasp. Part of it, I think is due to developmental capabilities and stages, … Continue reading →