It is important for children to be respected for who they are. They are not mini-adults and should not be expected to act like adults. Children are in the very long process of learning to manage their bodies and feelings. We know this is difficult to master because as adults we often fail to respond appropriately in all situations. Children need to be accepted for who they are-valued because they are valuable. A friend of mine from England told me once that she thought America is not really a child friendly country. In England, they offer special parking spaces for … Continue reading →