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414). In understanding this idea it becomes clear that a parent must often step back from a situation, away from the explaining and analyzing that adults so often rely on, and understand something just as your child understands it. In attempting to view a situation on the same level as your child, the Kabat-Zinns note that the experience can be far more organic and rewarding.
Second, is the concept of apology. The authors note that one should apologize to your child when you have betrayed a trust in even a little way. Apologies are healing and they demonstrate that you see a situation more clearly, or more from your child's point-of-view. But "I'm sorry" loses its meaning if we are always saying it, or if we make regret a habit (Kabat-Zinn, 1998, p. 415). So often, parents stray away from placing the blame on themselves and make the mistake of disciplining a child out of frustration for their own parental actions. In noting this fact, the authors allow parents a guide for dealing with these situations in a manner that is honest and forthright, in order to not only earn a child's respect and trust, but establish a good rapport for future instances...
So often, in discussing parenting, do individuals turn to "the books," which are often a series of "scientifically-proven" ways to raise a healthy and happy child. In reading this book, it is clear to see that the task of raising a child is not a scientific one, but an organic one that should depend on the mind and actions of the parent far greater than the structured actions suggested by authors and doctors. Authors Jon and Myla Kabat-Zinn help parents get back to basics in terms of parenting, which not only helps parents truly know their children, but begin to fully know themselves as well.
References
Kabat-Zinn, J. And Kabat-Zinn, M. (1998). Everyday blessings: the inner workings of mindful parenting. New York, NY: Hyperion Publishing.
Sengall, S. (2003). Encountering Buddhism: western philosophy and Buddhist teachings.
Syracuse, NY: State University of New York Press.
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