Katanova, the Lucent Nomad
@mattly There's a book I'm reading that describes a lot of really effective strategies for supporting kids.
It's called Hold On To Your Kids, by Gabor Mate.
I highly recommend it, and it might give you some really good insights into how to be a supportive parent.
My first thought on reading the introductory chapter was "yes, this was very much my experience growing up, and this is very relatable"
Jenniferplusplus
@mattly In that context, I can imagine how sorting their own things in a certain way would be mentally very different than helping maintain a common space or resource.
Like, the chore becomes "tidy the living room" rather than "put your toys away". Even if their toys are what make the room untidy.
Katanova, the Lucent Nomad
@mattly The book I recommended takes an approach of examining broader social systems in how they affect the parent-child relationship, and makes the case that the most important aspect of a healthy relationship is being emotionally present for your kids.
There's a lot more to it than that, and the book lays out its case very effectively in the first chapter.
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