I think there is not a specific age since all children grow in different stages and everything is based on their individual maturity. As soon as your child know the consequences of good and bad and she can sit down with you and understand what are you trying to say, then I think is time.
I agree with LDS_Forever. They have to understand what responsibility means, and that there is a consequence for right and wrong actions. Most 3 year olds don't understand those concepts, but a 5 or 6 year old probably should.
I read recently that kids *really don't* understand right from wrong until age 8 -- and the author of the article stated that kids shouldn't go to public school until that age (which I thought was interesting being an LDS member).
In my opinion.
Roz
Thanks guys for you input. :) I'm having a little problem with my 6 yr old learning to take some responsibility for some of the things she does.
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I read recently that kids *really don't* understand right from wrong until age 8 -- and the author of the article stated that kids shouldn't go to public school until that age |
She has gotten into a bad habit of taking things that are not hers and then when asked about it she lies. She will break things sometimes and blame it on everyone else (and the everyone else would not be in the same room at the time. When I give out punishment (which is usually taking away of priviledges of tv and things along that line). Then she tells me how she doesn't want to live with me anymore and wants to go live with her dad. I'm at a loss as to what to do...
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She has gotten into a bad habit of taking things that are not hers and then when asked about it she lies. She will break things sometimes and blame it on everyone else (and the everyone else would not be in the same room at the time. |
Thanks Lds for the helpful tips. I will try to use them. As for what I say when she tells me she doesn't want to live with me is: 'I'm sorry but that's just not possible at this time.' The reaction with her telling me she wants to live with him is just heart breaking. But I know she really misses him too.