5 Reasons Kids Trust Open Minded Parents
With captions and transcript, this parenting video shares 5 reasons kids love to confide in open parents and 5 ways parents can model open-mindedness.
Transcript:
5 Reasons Kids Trust Open-Minded Parents
Close-minded parents don’t listen.
Open parents listen.
You can raise open-minded children when
you model an open mind.
Kids like talking with open parents because:
1. Broad-minded parents aren’t rigid thinkers.
2. Open parents aren’t threatened by new ideas.
3. Kids feel confident because open parents listen.
4. Kids feel accepted and respected.
5. Kids feel loved by open parents
How can you show open-mindedness?
1. Enjoy discussing ideas with your children.
2. Listen without acting threatened.
3. Show interest by listening.
4. Respect your child’s ideas.
5. Feel bonded with your child.
Be the open-minded adult and
connects with your child.
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