How Often Does A Parent Give In To Their Kids Demands?
How often does a parent give in to their kids demands?
Let’s be honest – sometimes you have to give in to your kid just to protect your own sanity. But a new poll looked at the average parent’s win-loss record, and it’s not great . . .
The average parent has 190 “wins” a year, or just under four per week. Meaning your kid doesn’t want to do something, and you get them to do it anyway.
But the average parent also caves and gives their kid what they want 218 times a year. So kids win about 53% of the time.
People were asked to rank the top parenting wins and losses . . .
The top wins include getting them to brush their teeth . . . having them up and ready in time for school . . . eating their fruits and vegetables . . . and getting them to do their homework.
The top parenting losses include: Letting them eat whatever they want . . . letting them have dessert before dinner . . . letting them use their phone or iPad at the table . . . buying them something they want but don’t need . . . and letting them stay up past their bedtime.
If you listen to our show on a regular basis you’ve probably heard our “Grounds For Divorce” segment with Ryan Logan – and now that he’s got a second kid on the way (congrats BTW). Here’s a couple of parenting observations when you have two kids:
- You’re still in a man to man (child to child?) defense…but it’s much tougher. I’ve seen parents with more than two kids – you wind up in a zone defense effective for individual rooms (kitchen, living room, etc) but not built for multi room kids and indoor/outdoor.
- Include the older child whenever possible. Make them feel like they’re part of it from the beginning. Building that bond between siblings will make your life easier.
- Take it day by day but plan, plan, PLAN. My wife is amazing at keeping us on track (always has been).
(SWNS)
