adulthood may be surprised when their child transforms into a creative entrepreneur exceeding their expectations. When temper tantrums explode, remember to deep breathe and remember that strong-willed children thrive when they influence their environment and make their own decisions. Offer options instead of demanding a task’s deadline. “Would you like to brush your teeth at 7 pm or 7:30 pm?” gives them a choice rather than making them feel they must comply with demands. Peacemaking Strategies for Siblings Here are some ideas for creative peacemaking strategies instead of demanding apologies if siblings are arguing and tempers are escalating: participate in choosing the consequences, they may experience stronger feelings of ownership while learning self-regulation and gaining a better understanding of their choices. Through active participation in the process, children learn to associate their decisions with their outcomes, leading to improved behavioral patterns. This reduces your child feeling humiliated and feeling that their consequence doesn’t fit the crime. Stubborn or Successful: The LongTerm View Keep in mind that stubborn children may evolve into high-achieving adults who successfully climb the corporate ladder. Parents who question whether their obstinate child may struggle navigating 68 HAWAII PARENT July/August 2025 Instead of forced apologies, try playful connection. Sibling peacemaking can be silly and surprisingly effective. “Stubborn behavior may be signs of leadership skills, assertiveness, and critical thinking.”
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