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So, I've decided to create a peaceful parenting meetup group. I've been a member of a few groups in the past, but they included all types of parenting styles and I never quite connected with anyone. Most of the women were stay-at-home moms and they all seemed like great parents, but I wanted to create a group focused on peaceful parenting strategies. I wanted to ask you all what you think of my description of the group. Is there anything I should add or subtract? Also, do you have any suggestions for a link to provide at the end? This is a group for parents who are dedicated to using gentle discipline with their children. A peaceful parent does not use coercive parenting methods such as spanking, yelling, humiliation, or domination. A peaceful parent focuses on bonding with her child, validating her child’s feelings, and using age-appropriate reasoning to negotiation win-win solutions. She thinks about what type of person she wants her child to become and acts as the model. A peacefully parented child may not always be convenient for the parent, for she is learning to reason, question authority and advocate for herself, behaviors that a majority of parents want for their children in adulthood, but often fail to practice with them in childhood. Peaceful parenting does not mean: Never setting boundaries, letting the child make all of the decisions, never getting angry as a parent, never letting your child experience anger or frustration. To learn more about peaceful parenting and find out if this group is for you, please visit: FYI, If any of you are from St. Louis, MO, I would love for you to join the group. I added "lies" to the list of what a peaceful parent does not use.