It all boils down to emotional maturity; yours and theirs.
If you want your children to be respectful, show them how. If you don’t allow your child the space to be who they feel they want to be, this will result in major conflicts. The household energy will be one of resentment, anger, and chaos.
You are the example of how to behave. If you’re bossy, controlling and argumentative, the children will be too, if not not now, later as teens. You are the teacher who teaches respect by being respectful to them.
If you want your children to be authentic, show them by being authentic yourself. Admit to your mistakes. Apologise when you make a mistake. Nobody’s perfect.
If you want your child to confide and trust you, show them what listening looks like. Sometimes they don’t want a solution, or a lecture.
Your actions speak louder than words; your children watch and learn from you and your partner. If you shift how you communicate and show them what respect looks like, they will emulate it.
Your child behaves the same way you do. They are an extension of who you are; your child is your mirror.
Emotional maturity is key for both of you, but it’s up to you to show them what this maturity looks like first.
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