open list

Yesterday, my circle of moms - Punny, Ocha and Rateh, had very interesting discussion. Of course, it's virtual one, in between work and work. It started when Rateh sent an article abt 'how to raise a cooperative toodler' which gave us example of real mom stories who ask toddler to do something that he/she doesn't want to do it. I was more interested in story of Rateh's friend which attached in the email. She mentioned abt her sister in law who has 3 sons. She's so creative to always create a competitive play while asking her children to do something. The end result is good and the kids are always strive for this kind of challenge.
Ari and I haven't thought of this. We still so overwhelmed with managing our family. Punny and Ocha have a better start. They already read the book about how to raise kids. Punny is reading Supernanny and Ocha is something like how to raise kids in muslim way (ya nggak chas)?!! I think start from now, we should start think about this. Point to consider (raised during our discussion):
- who will have a supernanny role
- how's our rule regarding TV ( 1hr per day like Rudi's - Rateh hubby - and Adi's - Punny hubby - advice?)
- how's our rule regarding food behaviour
- difference treatment of boys and girls
i think the 'point to consider' will be our open list which we need to update regularly.
Girls, share your finding and I need to buy 'Supernanny' soon.