Last Updated on March 5, 2021 by Diane Hoffmaster
This post about the lighthouse parenting style is made possible with support from the Center for Parent and Teen Communication, part of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. All opinions are my own.
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Why Lighthouse Parenting Caught My Attention
Helicopter parenting. Free-Range Parenting. With so many parenting styles, how do you find the ‘right’ one to raise your kids by?
Lighthouse parenting caught my attention because of the idea of balance. Both of my kids are in college. It’s vital that I find balance between guiding them towards a safe and stable future and letting them make mistakes occasionally, so they learn vital life lessons.
My job as a ‘lighthouse’ is to provide guidance, protection, and a ‘light’ to lead the way. But I can’t steer the boat for them. No matter how much I want to!
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