Why I am an awesome parent – my new parenting philosophy

ideal parenting position

A male friend of mine sent a group email with the MOST fabulous article this week about ‘idle parenting’. It sparked much comment and a whole new language. The opening sentence of the article by my new hero Tom Hodgkinson sums up the whole concept:

Cancel all clubs, ditch the after-school activities and leave those kids alone.

In other brilliant highlights, the article includes gems such as:

a lazy parent is a good parent

A lot can be achieved by lying in bed. Simply by doing nothing, you can train children to do useful things.

My kids are happy because we’re happy.” Do not suffer. Enjoy your life. 

I had no idea that I was already subscribing to such a widespread and legitimate* child raising methodology. But I am loving it.  Read more...