- Princess Kate's secret code with children
- Modern educational method is praised
- Balance between duties and family
Princess Kate (43) has developed a unique method of calming her children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, on public occasions. According to royal expert Tom Quinn, she uses a simple but effective four-word phrase: "let's take a break". According to a former member of the royals' staff, these words carry more weight than they might suggest. The technique, which was used during the late Queen Elizabeth's platinum jubilee, shows how Kate gently enforces discipline without overwhelming the children.
Princess Kate's secret code with children
Princess Kate's method has attracted the attention of experts. In his book 'Gilded Youth, An Intimate History of Growing Up in the Royal Family', Tom Quinn describes how Kate uses this technique to calm her children. "She apparently used a secret code to calm the children, as she does on occasions - she simply says 'let's take a break'," wrote Quinn. These words are more than a simple prompt; they signal to the children that it is time to gather themselves and calm down.
William and Kate's modern parenting method is praised
Kate and Prince William follow a modern parenting philosophy based on communication and understanding. An insider at the Wales estate explained that "She has also embraced the very modern way of dealing with children’s emotions: never shouting, making sure you listen to their complaints and tantrums, letting them express their feelings and their anger freely." Instead, the children are spoken to calmly and the consequences of their behavior are explained. This method is praised by experts such as Jo Frost, known from the UK TV series 'Supernanny', as a good balance between royal duties and family togetherness.
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Balance between duties and family
Princess Kate and Prince William's parenting methods are in contrast to previous royal generations, who often put duty before family. Kate is determined to avoid this past and provide her children with a childhood that encompasses both royal responsibility and family warmth.
