We try to let our kids make choices in things, especially things that aren't super important (like what clothes to wear, what color of juice they want, how many pony tails in Gabriella's hair, etc) as outlined in Danny Silk's series "Loving Your Kids on Purpose" (check it out at http://www.ibethel.org)
Basically it allows your children to learn responsibility and accountability at a very young age, so that as they grow they understand consequences and results from their choices and actions.
At my mom's house Sunday, Gabriella got into the fridge and wanted to try some lemon juice that she pulled out of the door. So, we let her try it.
I love her! :)
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