Sometimes when I think about the way that I parent, I do think it’s very positive. But, at the same time, am I being so positive that I’m being pushed around by my kids? (I jokingly refer to my son as “Master” Frankie. LOL) Am I TOO nice? Is there such a thing? How can you be positive and still be the strong, supportive parent that your kids look up to?

But you know, the more I think about it, the more I realize how much give and take it is. And to me, there’s no right answer. Every situation you’re in with your kids is different from the one before it. So, how can it be possible that there’s only one approach?

For instance, my kids love candy and ice cream and junk food. Who doesn’t? :) And there are times when they want to eat too much of it and I get really upset, but I still give in. Other times, I don’t get upset and I still give in. And still other times, I don’t give in.

Now, according to the parenting gurus (OK, I admit it. I’m talking about SuperNanny. LOL), I’m not being consistent and my kids are going to get confused. But why is consistency so important? Things are always changing. I have different reactions at different times, and my kids have different reactions to my reactions at different times.

Why isn’t that OK?

We’re different people every second of every day. And our perceptions change every second of every day. And we have different thoughts and actions and reactions every second of every day. So, why do we need to be consistent?

Personally, I think going with the flow is OK.

And you know what? After watching the last episode of SuperNanny, I am grateful for the pleasant, happy and fun kids that I have! (Not that I think there’s anything “wrong” with the kids on SuperNanny. I think they just have different personalities and different things going on in their lives.)

So maybe I’m doing something right after all?