Forgive

DO’S AND DON’TS

DO
listen
respect parent’s boundaries
pay attention to parents
include parents in conversation
include parents in activities
consult with parent before giving gifts
ask permission before visiting
check first before taking the child places
go with the flow
follow parent’s rules
criticize or complain
discount parent’s rules
ignore parent’s boundaries
give advice
argue
defend actions
lose temper
Don’t
ultimatums or appear threatening
triangulate
ask the child to keep secrets
exclude the parent
ask “why”
manipulate to suit own desires
take everything personal
have expectations of how things should be
apologize
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