Give Them the Last Word to Earn Respect
A mother argues that yielding the last word to a child defuses power struggles and earns respect. The piece describes how disputes over who has the final say escalate stress, rebellion, and anger, and shares a personal insight from raising a strong-willed teen. Retaining authority while letting the child have the last word can reduce conflict and improve compliance.
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Household chores spark tension in two earners' home
Denise Uhlman and Ron Kirkland of Germantown discuss chores as a two income couple. Sociologists note women bear more home duties. couples seek fair division or compromise through counseling. The article cites Arlie Hochschild on the second shift and urges clear requests to avoid nagging.
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