Nice list, I agree with all of it.

Mine's a 7yo girl.

I've been very open and true to her from the start. Giving my reasoning behind all actions regarding her and myself. And it paid off because now, she doesn't question my intentions and knows when I tell her to do something I have her best interests in mind. While also explaining to her that there's tons of lying in the world, such as the news and food packages and santa clause.

She still gets to join in the whole christmas presents under the tree thing, but she was made aware from the start that it's just something parents do.

Also "Look at me" or "look what I made daddy" doesn't necessarily deserve a "good job!" from me. I need to genuinely like what she's showing me. Which is usually when she spent work and time on it. Praise that comes too easy is almost as bad as no praise, ever.

I got a ton more but I'll leave it at that haha. Thanks for sharing some of yours.