My husband and I were on a plane recently, sitting behind a family with a little girl who was throwing a huge tantrum. The dad was trying to get her to stop, but he kept giving in by handing her toys and then candy when she got louder. The girl just threw everything on the floor. My husband and I just looked at each other and thought, they have to win this battle now. It reminded me of our own experience. We always tried to be reasonable with our kids and only pick battles when it was really important. We focused on making sure the consequences fit the situation. We never got upset over something small like a spilled drink, but we do set boundaries for bad behavior, not because of the mess, because of the kids’ attitude. In a small space like an airplane, a parent's patience is definitely put to the test. It takes a lot of time to really know your kids and help them grow into great people, but it is so worth it. #Parenting #ParentingJourney #FamilyLife #FamilyStories #ParentingTips #RaisingKids #ParentingStruggles #LifeLessons #AirplaneLife #Family