Hi Jackson
I know what you mean about sugar coating discipline
Perhaps this is totally unrealated, but in Project Management, one rarely deals with anyone with whom an established trusting relationship exists.
On top of this, a Project Manager (PM) has no "real" power for rarely is he/she anyones "boss." So accordingly, it can be very difficult "making" someone do something that they "don't think" is necessary. The more a PM pushes, the greter the resistance.
Yet, while it is difficult "making" someone do something, it not nearly so hard "making them want" to do something. Clearly, this is not done by pointing out their mistakes and the drastic effects they would have on the project.
Rather it is acheived by gaining trust and respect, via open and honest communication as a "team." It is well proven when the individual team members can participate in the project planning and design phases, that they will begin to see themselves as a necessary part of the project. Thi in turn, invokes a sense of pride.
Lastly, a PM has three words he must never forget. Communication, communication and communication. Easy huh
I wish....
For no two people will hear, see or understand the same information. What is clear to some, maybe gibberish to others (welcome to Project Management)
It is not enough to "assume" that "everyone" will understand. Communication is an open two-way line of understanding; it has to be bi-directional and the purpose is for clarification and never condemnation.
That was a little long-winded, but I think you will see that it parallels the approach you take with your two young girls.
Thanks for sharing.
Love in Christ,
Darren