Being a parent isn’t easy. We all have our own ways of raising kids, and, let’s be real, everyone seems to have an opinion, even when we don’t ask for it.
Meet Emma, a mom who proudly belongs to the “understanding and empathetic” tribe of parents. She’s made the bold choice to go against traditional parenting, and it’s completely changed her life.
Emma is a loving, thoughtful mother who’s taken to the internet to share her controversial parenting decisions. She’s not just sharing to talk—she really wants to hear what others think. In fact, she recently wrote a heartfelt letter about her experience and asked other parents to weigh in on a tough situation she’s facing with her son.
Her son, Georgie, is eight years old, and for Emma, he’s her pride and joy. At 38, she’s raising Georgie in a way that stands out from the crowd, and her goal is simple: she wants him to grow up in a world filled with empathy and understanding, not punishment.
Emma’s approach to parenting is unique. Instead of relying on the typical “punishment and reward” system, she focuses on creating a space where Georgie feels safe, heard, and supported. Her belief? Kids do better when they feel understood rather than controlled.
And what makes Emma even more remarkable is her openness to discussion. She understands the power of online forums, places where people can share thoughts and experiences without fear of judgment. Emma’s not new to this—she’s been actively involved in sharing advice and giving suggestions to others on different topics before. But now, she’s turning to the community for support.
She’s asking readers to comment on Georgie’s situation, hoping for some feedback. Emma knows her way of raising Georgie might seem unconventional, but she’s committed to making sure he grows up in a world where compassion leads the way.
Her ultimate goal? To give Georgie an environment where he can thrive, where he feels valued and heard, and where he can become his best self. Emma wants to raise a child who’s not just confident, but happy.
As we dive deeper into Emma and Georgie’s journey, we get to witness the ups and downs of defying traditional parenting. Emma’s approach teaches us about the power of empathy, the strength of compassion, and how thinking outside the box can help raise kids who are not just content but truly self-assured.
So, what do you think? Join the conversation and share your thoughts in the comments below!
3 thoughts on “Why I Never Make My Son Say ‘Thank You’ or ‘Sorry’ Anymore”
She is raising a narcissist! As he gets older, this child is going to be a bully, the world owes him the living, has no empathy for others, and if you don’t think it’ll happen, it will, he will turn against you. Look to your Bible for child raising advice, every child needs to learn the consequences of wrongdoing. If they don’t, they are going to wreak havoc wherever they go. Please rethink your logic.
I think it’s ok to not force him so long as she sets the example of saying thank you and I’m sorry and letting him know that she what she would do in the situation and that she is disappointed in him for not saying thank you and that people appreciate a thank you, or that she feels an apology is appropriate children need guidance from adults but in the end yes it should be their choice.
We are the teacher of our children, in not teaching your child to say THANK YOU your teaching them to be thankful and appreciate things done for them or given to them. In teaching them to say I’m sorry for what they did wrong your teaching them humility. So when they grow up, get married they will not know how to tell their wife or children thank you and to appreciate what they’ve done for them, when they hurt them, they’ll never say I’m sorry. These are two very important feelings to get us through life and because you’re not teaching your child these things you’re stealing from them don’t be proud of yourself. There’s a good balance between saying thank you and I’m sorry and you’re not teaching your child these things.