conflicting societal messages
On the one hand, society says "be responsible for your child; know where she is and what she's doing at all times."
On the other hand, it says "don't be a helicopter parent."
How do you resolve these conflicting ideals?
On the other hand, it says "don't be a helicopter parent."
How do you resolve these conflicting ideals?
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Obviously Kylie is at a different place than Sophia, but for the last few Baitcons, the rules have all boiled down to Don't Be Stupid - don't leave the property, don't do anything that's going to cause damage (especially if you don't have back-up), don't forget to eat, etc. And she's earned the freedom of a Young Adult.
When she was younger, Baitcon rules were more like stay with [one of a limited number of responsible adults], use your words, don't forget to eat, etc.
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to me, there seems to be a large range between helicoptering (arms length control) and free range distances.
i'd imagine at baitcon, on property, but out of sight is usually okay, as long as there's a check-in period... ymmv elsewhere i guess
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Also be prepared to re-adjust your boundaries, in either direction, as circumstances change or as you gain new information.
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But you needn't satisfy all the conflicting ideals of the society around you -- that way lies madness.
My parents planned things so the kids would "be free at 21".