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2.b.+text if+Then+Exercise V2

The document outlines principles for raising responsible and emotionally mature children, emphasizing the role of parents as authority figures and the inherent goodness of children. It encourages parents to reflect on their behaviors and beliefs related to each principle, such as fostering love and connection, teaching responsibility, and recognizing their own imperfections. The exercise aims to promote personal growth in parents as a foundation for effective parenting.

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2.b.+text if+Then+Exercise V2

The document outlines principles for raising responsible and emotionally mature children, emphasizing the role of parents as authority figures and the inherent goodness of children. It encourages parents to reflect on their behaviors and beliefs related to each principle, such as fostering love and connection, teaching responsibility, and recognizing their own imperfections. The exercise aims to promote personal growth in parents as a foundation for effective parenting.

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Raising Responsible, Emotionally Mature Children

If…Then…Exercise
Instructions: Apply the following statement to each of the principles (or those that are most
crucial to your growth as a parent). In other words, consider the principle and then list specific
things you can do, think, or say, to practice this principle.

“If I fully understand and internalize x principle (fill in the blank), then how will I behave? What
will I think and do, consistently, to practice and demonstrate my belief in this principle?”

Principle 1: We, as parents, are the authority in our homes.


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Principle 2: Our children are inherently good, capable, and trustworthy.


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Principle 3: Our children long to feel love and connection


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Principle 4: We are responsible “to” but not “for” our children.


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Principle 5: Our children are responsible for themselves.


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© 2015, Roger K. Allen | www.rogerkallen.com


Raising Responsible, Emotionally Mature Children

Principle 6: Growth requires effort and even struggle.


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Principle 7: Limits and consequences teach wisdom and responsibility.


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Principle 8: Successful parenting requires that we grow ourselves first.


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Principle 9: We are imperfect (and that is okay).


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© 2015, Roger K. Allen | www.rogerkallen.com

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