As I am checking out of a supermarket I overhear the
following conversation.
Boy (5/6 years old): “Mom, can I have this?” as he holds up
a bag of Skittles.
Mom: “I don’t think so. If you had had an awesome morning I
might think about it, but you didn’t.”
Boy: “I’ll have one now”
Mom: “It’s already one o’clock, it’s too late for any
awesomeness, sorry.”
The boy returns the package to the rack without a word and
the mom exchanges several comments with a friend at the next checkout. The
friend then leaves with, “So long! Great Family. See you later!”
My Observations:
There was also a dad and sister (8 or 9 years old) but
neither made any comment. The tone was friendly and warm but firm.
I immediately concluded:
-This family understands that there are behavior standards
and values that are lived by.
-The parents are in agreement and consistent, hence why the
boy did not beg or whine or act out.
-The girl did not speak out either because she respects her
parents’ role.
-The comment by the friend tells me this is how they
interact and behave all the time. Hence their
label of “Great family”.
What a heartwarming moment it was for me!
Every time there are parents who are in total agreement on
behavior standards, values and are 100% consistent, this is the result. I would
hope it is everyone’s goal!
Congratulations to this family and everyone like them!
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