The next principle that I can work on is Change how you see, not just how you act. Kohn talks about how we all need to consider that just because a child does something that we consider wrong doesn't mean they're doing that thing on purpose. He also states "to see children’s behavior as a “teachable moment” invites us to include them in the process of solving the problem, which is more likely to be effective." (1) I really like this idea, I know I'm quick to think a child is doing something wrong on purpose, but when I really sit and think about it I realize they may not even understand what they're doing is "wrong" until I explain this to them.
In 3 Nephi 22: 13-14, Christ says that children need to be taught of him and Heavenly Father. He also says that they need to be establish in righteousness. In my Book of Mormon class this semester we learned that righteousness actually means law abiding, so this passage shows to me that not only do we need to teach our children but we also need to establish rules for them to live by, so then we can give them those teaching moments.
(1)Kohn, Alfie (2005-03-22). Unconditional Parenting (p. 124). Simon & Schuster, Inc.. Kindle Edition.
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