Child Discipline Mistakes Parents Make
What child discipline mistakes do you make with your children?. Every child is different and at times it can be very frustrating when we are trying to tame our little darlings. But there are some rules that we need to adhere to at all times:
Firstly, are you inconsistent? I know this is a tough one but it is crucial to be consistent in everything we do as a parent. Children must know in advance what to expect when they misbehave. Only then can they decide if it is worth it or not. Once you as a parent get to this place parenting will become much easier.
Last night on television I saw a program and a teenager had been pulled over for drinking and driving. She was 19 years old and on her “P” plates so she was not allowed to consume any alcohol and drive. Although she had a very low alcohol reading she was still breaking the law and had to go to court and pay a fine. She was also disqualified from driving for three months.
They filmed the girl talking and she said “that’s a horrible lesson to learn but I have learned it now and won’t ever do that again”. How sad that the poor girl had to learn the hard way, but she had a choice just like we all do. Teenagers know the road rules because they are clearly defined. They are written down in a manual.
Do you leave your kids guessing about the household rules? That is a BIG mistake. If necessary, plaster your household rules on the wall somewhere for all to see. You need to do whatever it takes to help your kids understand the consequences of breaking the rules. Then let them decide if they are willing to pay the price. This is what great child discipline is all about.
Thirdly, do you forget to follow through when you say something? You must always be prepared to follow through once you set a consequence. If you give in once your child will expect you to give in again and again and will lose respect for you. Don’t do it; it’s just not worth it. Believe me, I know.
Lastly, do you overlook the positive things your child does? Always remember to use good consequences for positive results. When you catch your child doing something good, make sure there is an incentive for them to keep on being good. I’m not saying buy them a gift, even just acknowledging their behaviour verbally can produce fantastic results. The main thing is that your kids know that you see when they are doing things right. Catch them being good as often as you can.
These are just a few mistakes that should be avoided when parents dish out child discipline. For more information on great ways to discipline your child you can go to my latest web site, http://www.mysleepingangel.com/digital
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