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Chattanoogans Reflect on Parenting Approaches and the Little White Lies We Tell

January 3, 2025 - 00:40

Chattanoogans Reflect on Parenting Approaches and the Little White Lies We Tell

In a candid discussion about parenting styles, local parents in Chattanooga shared their experiences and the small fibs they sometimes tell their children. One mother, Carrie Bourgo, recounted a moment of conflict when her toddler threw a tantrum and swung his fists at her. In a split second, she instinctively reached to discipline him physically but paused, realizing the contradiction in her actions. "Wait a second, I'm about to smack this kid and tell him we don't hit," she recalled, highlighting the complexities of parenting and the challenges of modeling appropriate behavior.

Many parents echoed Bourgo's sentiments, acknowledging the difficult balance between discipline and teaching. The conversation also touched on the harmless lies parents tell to navigate tricky situations, such as explaining why they can't have dessert before dinner or the existence of mythical figures during holidays. These shared experiences reveal the universal struggles and joys of parenting, as well as the creative solutions parents devise to foster understanding and growth in their children.


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