My husband and I raised our children, an older girl and a boy younger by 4 years, without any violence. No TV violence, no toys that were violent, no video games that were violent, no contact sports until they were at least 15 etc etc.
It was rough, we returned some toys, we tossed some toys, we had one TV so it could be monitored. But we taught them that violence is not funny or acceptable.
We did teach them to stand up for themselves, but they learned to warn the person and then only do what was needed to keep them safe.
Now as adults (our son will turn 21 shortly) they do not simply dismiss it, they did/have not become desensitized to violence and the pain of others. They are very compassionate adults and we are very proud of them.
I just wondered if anyone else here had or is now bringing their children up this way?
Dana
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