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Your child is playing with a communal toy in the library. Another child approaches. You...


At age 3 my daughter encountered a bully who demanded a toy that she had recieved for her birthday. I observed at first to see what she would do. She usually did not have a problem with sharing, but I think she sensed this was a different situation. The mother of the child came up to her and pointed out that her son was very upset that she didnt give up her toy. When my daughter again refused, the mother turned to me and pointed out how sad her child was. I asked my daughter if she wanted to let him borrow it. She replied "no." I turned to the mother and said, 'She said "no".' As much as we want our kids to be kind and charitable, we also need them to have a backbone.


Maria Castillo
  -   5 years ago
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How old were your kids when they starting watching PG-13 movies?


I remember being shocked at some of the content in regular children's shows. For example, Fuller House (rated G) is not the same as Full House. I was very disappointed to find some of the things my 7 year old was exposed to in the new version. It is definitely NOT the G rating I grew up with. There are even commercials that I don't want my kids watching. I've explained to them that once we see something inappropriate, our mind cannot unsee it. We've empowered them to walk away or take charge of the situation if they happen to be exposed to something our family deems inappropriate. Dialogue goes a long way for older kids, but we must stay vigilant for the sake of the younger ones.


Maria Castillo
  -   5 years ago
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Does your family wear shoes in the house?


I'm old school Hispanic, so we wear shoes or slippers most of the time. It's definitely a cultural thing, though removing your dirty shoes when you come-in definitely makes sense, it's just not our custom.


Maria Castillo
  -   5 years ago
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How old were your kids when they starting watching PG-13 movies?


It depends on the movie, and it depends on the kid. I'm especially vigilant with new movies, since I often disagree with the rating guidelines.


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  -   5 years ago
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