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16 <br /> Q(JESTIONS <br /> SETTING <br /> ]FAMILY RULES <br /> 1 <br /> 'Parents used to think that the only way children developed <br /> into responsible adults was through strict discipline, and <br /> the rule "Children -should be seen but not heard." Today, <br /> many parents try to set family--rules that are not so strict. <br /> ' Even though your baby is only 8 months old, it's not too early <br /> to start setting your family rules. For example, when you say <br /> "Don't touch the stove it's hot," you are teaching a basic <br /> rule of safety. _ <br /> Now is a good time to decide. <br /> • What your family rules will be <br /> Tracy 8arland ; Who will-make the rules. <br /> "My baba has suddenly become _ . Hover our baby will learn them. <br /> scared and shy of strangers. She y y <br /> sometimes cries evert when my To teach your baby what is allowed in your family, be honest <br /> mother comes to visit, Why does about your feelings and say what you mean. For example, if <br /> she act this way, and what can I he does something you don't like, tell him not to do it any <br /> do to help her overcome this more and explain why. You will get your message across by <br /> fear?"" being firm in your voice, in your manner, and in your ac- <br /> First of all don't worry. A fear of tions. <br /> strangers at this age is normal. As your baby develops, he will learn what the limits are in <br /> Babies are beginning to develop a your home, and it will be easier on all of you! <br /> sense of self and others, an impor- <br /> tant step in growing up. They are <br /> afraid because they know the dif- <br /> ference between close family mem- <br /> bers and strangers. So they often be- <br /> come upset when someone they COMING NEXT <br /> don't know hovers around them. <br /> Some babies howl or whimper with ■ Discipline—What Is It? <br /> genuine fear. Others cling to their 9 A Special Time for Baby and You <br /> mothers and refuse to let go. some <br /> babies, just like adults, develop an <br /> instant dislike for a person. <br /> However she reacts, comfort your <br /> baby if she is fearful of strangers. <br /> Hold her close to let her know that If you have any questions or comments, <br /> you love her and she is safe. If you are please contact your local dome Advisor, <br /> embarrassed, explain to friends or listed in the phone hook under University <br /> relatives not to take it personally of California, Cooperative Extension. <br /> that your baby needs time to get <br /> used to people.Ask them not to rush <br /> up to her or try to pick her up.As your <br /> baby gets older she will feel more <br /> secure and more comfortable with <br /> other people. <br />