*A lil foul language - I apologize ! I'm learning
This episode brings to light what parents are currently dealing with today. Making decisions today, is like trying to explain to a child why is the sky blue.
I tell you a story about giving my oldest "choices". As a Latina in the USA, that's just not how I was brought up. I was raised to understand that what parents said you will do, you just did. Unbeknown to me, this was not a good idea.
Here are some resources that helped me during 28 years of parenting:
BOOKS
How to Talk so Kids will Listen & Listen so Kids will Talk | https://www.alibris.com/search/books/isbn/9780380811960utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc?utm_campaign=NMPi_Smart_Shopping&utm_term=NMPi_Smart_Shopping&ds_rl=1264488&ds_rl=1264488&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpZT5BRCdARIsAGEX0zkcIryM1coIPWBwISZHS_kC_2NwGVbtGNMcN1mwAD2r4E5Qz70WmvEaAhLIEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
NYC Department of Education : Take courses OR Get the help you NEED
Family Empowerment
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/get-involved/families/family-empowerment