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The Kite and the Pigeons; An Aesop’s Fable

February 2, 2011 | Leave a Comment

Some Pigeons, terrified by the appearance of a Kite, called upon the Hawk to defend them.  He agreed at once.  When they had admitted the Hawk into their coop, they found that he killed a larger number of them in one day then the Kite could injure in a whole year.

Avoid solutions that are worse than the problem.

The Kite and the Pigeons
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How would you use this fable to teach your children?

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Basic Principles Of Good Parenting

Here some basic principles for good parenting:

  1. What You Do Matters: Your kids are watching you. So, be purposeful about what you want to accomplish.
  2. You Can’t be Too Loving: Don’t replace love with material possessions, lowered expectations or leniency.
  3. Be Involved Your Kids Life: Arrange your priorities to focus on what your kid’s needs. Be there mentally and physically.
  4. Adapt Your Parenting: Children grow quickly, so keep pace with your child’s development.
  5. Establish and Set Rules: The rules you set for children will establish the rules they set for themselves later.  Avoid harsh discipline and be consistent.
  6. Explain Your Decisions: What is obvious to you may not be evident to your child. They don’t have the experience you do.
  7. Be Respectful To Your Child: How you treat your child is how they will treat others.  Be polite, respectful and make an effort to pay attention.
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