stern vs. gentle parenting.
feel free to change sentences to fit situations / muses.
stern.
“when we get home, you are going straight to bed.”
“why do you think this is funny? you could’ve gotten hurt.”
“i’m not one of your little friends. i’m your parent.”
“i don’t like doing this as much as you think i do.”
“i don’t care if it’s only 9pm. go brush your teeth and go to bed.”
“i’m only tough on you because i love you.”
“you’re grounded. no ifs, ands, or buts.”
“go to your room.”
“don’t come down until you’re ready to apologize.”
“[muse’s full name]. get down here. now.”
“give me your [possession].”
“i was so worried about you! what do you have to say to yourself?”
“look at me when i’m talking to you.”
“where do you think you’re going, young [man/lady]?”
“it’s time we had a talk.”
“there are some things you can’t keep from the adults who love you and care for you.”
“do you understand me?”
“it’s not right for you to disrespect grown-ups the way you do.”
“if you lie to me, your punishment will be worse.”
“do you think i’m too stern on [him/her/them]?”
“i feel like [she/he/they] hate me because i’m stern.”
gentle.
“i’ll always love you, you know that? no matter what.”
“you did a great job. i’m so proud of you.”
“i would never think that. you’re my child.”
“i’ll tuck you in.”
“no matter what happens, me and you? we’re stuck together like glue.”
“shh. it’s alright. [child’s name for parent] is here. shh.”
“what? no, honey. you’re smart and strong and beautiful and so many other things. what made you think otherwise?”
“oh, sweetheart, i’m sorry.”
“how about we go have fun today, huh? just you and me. you chose where we go.”
“do you need any help?”
“look at my beautiful [boy/girl/kid].”
“me and your [child’s name for other parent] love you very much.”
“even when you’re as old as i am, you will still be my kid.”
“everyone loves you, you know that, right?”
“i love you.”
“to the moon and stars the the galaxies beyond, i love you.”
“go wash up, honey.”
“i always love hearing about your day.”
