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Spalva said:
Hmm, I didn’t find those very helpful. I read the book last week. I have to say that, for the most part, our family has already implemented everything mentioned in the book. What I’m struggling with, mainly, when it comes to filtering is: talking too much about money — to the point that my 11 year-old is fairly obsessed with prices (this has been our struggle since she was old enough to ask for things, which she did and does often — and usually we’re talking about things in the $50-100 and up range), and talking too much about parenting, particularly parenting her much younger sister.
# 21 June 2011 at 2:14 am

Raelee Peirce said:
HI Spalva, I think a lot of the bloggers about Simplicity Parenting are discussing the topics from the perspective of parenting children under age 9. We need to hear from parents of tweens and teens about their challenges and how they are applying simplicity. I do think filtering adult conversation encompasses all topics that are “too adult” for young ears. I see how this becomes even more challenging as children get older. Such a good point! I will pose your inquiries to our SP Group Leaders and see what light they might be able to shed on this. Thank you so much for your honest feedback, mama!
# 21 June 2011 at 9:44 am

Spalva said:
Oh thanks for replying, Raelee. I hope I didn’t sound terse; I almost changed that first sentence. I found the book wonderful for those parents who are still deep in the trenches of the Hurry Society — but I was yearning for some tips to get through those last vestiges, if you know what I mean. But as I’ve been reading around all the blogs that mention the book I’ve found quite a few gems ‘love, love this post, for example: http://picklebums.com/2011/04/21/talk-less/). And the simplest motto of all: “Just love them.”
# 22 June 2011 at 1:51 am

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