Discussions

Imagine giving in at the first sign of conflict with your kids. A parenting movement called "consensual living" is an "alternative parenting" model in which kids are equal partners in family life.  
 
Instead of parents being the boss in these families, it is all about understanding each other's feelings and finding mutually agreeable solutions where everyone's wants and needs are addressed.  
 
Believe it or not, the smallest child's desires in these families are equal to those of the parents and, unless it involves safety, nobody makes anybody do anything they don't want to.  
 
According to the Consensual Living Website, punishments and rewards are considered "tools of manipulation".  
 
http://www.consensual-living.com/contactus.htm