A few years ago we thought up examples for parenting (and other systems) to illustrate the principles of permaculture and how they can be applied to all systems. When we did this our own children were young, so most of the explanations were for parents of small children. This article expands those ideas for parents of older children; it is a mixture of practical and philosophical examples of parenting according to permaculture principles.
1. Observe And Interact
Look for signals from your children about what developmental stage they are at, and support them to learn what they need in this stage.
Observe your children’s behaviour to discover what they love and engage in these activities with them – this will facilitate greater connection and better relationships.
Observe your children in their difficult times, to assist them in finding their triggers and patterns so that they can learn from them.