Parenting decisions aren’t black and white. (Comment INTENTIONAL to recieve the link to the article) I let my 4th grade son deal with his forgotten lunch even though I could easily have brought it to school. The result? He solved his own problem and learned to advocate for himself. (Edited to add: he was not shamed for forgetting, he was in a VERY supportive environment, and he was so excited to try the school lunch and use a voucher. We celebrated his success at dinner that night as he shared his story with his sisters. If you’ve been on my page for more than a minute, you know that I treat my children with respect, love and deep care. ) Years later, I rushed my daughter’s forgotten things to school multiple times during her struggle with anxiety. Different child, different needs, different season. This isn’t being inconsistent - it’s being responsive. The same choice that builds independence in one child might break trust with another. The same decision that fosters growth in one s...