Should I Get My Child’s Permission Before Doing Something That Involves Them?

"Should I get my child's permission before doing something that involves them?"<br/><br/>This is a controversial topic. In this podcast, we're talking about young kids, and for some people, the concept of asking permission from a young child sounds absolutely absurd. While other people will insist that you should never do anything unless your child agrees to it.<br/><br/>No matter what the situation, and even starting from when the child is a baby, you should already always ask for their permission, let's say, before changing their diaper or before giving them a bath. Here at Discerning Parenting, we empower you with science-backed ideas and strategies to help you make better parenting decisions.<br/><br/>And we tackle this controversial issue head-on in this episode. <br/><br/>You might have questions about how to handle tantrums. Or how to help your kids learn to talk, or get them started learning to read. But you don’t have hours to sift through all the competing online resources! <br/>You might be feeling the pressure of advice from others, or feeling guilty that your life is not like that of other parents.<br/><br/>Check out our FREE Discerning Parenting Toolkit and Resource Library.<br/><br/>Created by a pediatrician and developmental expert, this parenting toolkit includes 6 guides FULL of easy-to-read, practical, reliable tips and strategies for parenting in the first five years.<br/><br/>The Discerning Parenting Podcast is a free informational resource for parents. As a valued listener, you acknowledge that any information you get from this podcast is for your general guidance only, and ​​must never be considered a substitute for the advice provided by a doctor, therapist, or other qualified medical professionals who know your child specifically. Read our full disclaimer policy here.