My friend's was: always tell your child how you expect them to behave before you go out, discuss the situation with them, explain. And then if necessary, talk it through afterwards, applying rewards/punishments/praise as necessary.
2006-07-27 05:52:43 · 22 answers · asked by True Blue Brit 7 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
NEVER NEVER NEVER call your child a name (like "dummy" or "Pig") and never tell them they are "bad". If you tell them they are bad they will do their damnedest to live up to that expectation--same way with any other put-down. I tell my youngest grandchild all the time that he is Big and Strong, and Smart and Good! (He's only 1 yr old, and he points to himself and says, "I 'mart")
Try to always realize that they have a point of view, so listen to their explanations, thoughts and views on things. But always remember that YOU are the parent, and that children do not want to get away with murder; they want to know that someone cares enough about them to make them behave. Talking is ALWAYS good, and discipline in the form of "the punishment fits the crime" is the best. (such as: don't spank for spilling milk, make the child clean it up him/herself)
Good luck! Expect the BEST and you will be helping him/her to achieve it, but always remember, if they do something other than what you have chosen, you may be disappointed, but support, support, support and unconditionally love!
edit: I just read the rest of these answers. I am impressed and amazed. So many "jerks" seem to be on "Answers" all the time, with nasty, stupid, ridiculous answers. These were ALL good and right on the money!
I have one more thing to add. If you make a mistake, don't dwell on it. A goof here or there won't RUIN your child. If he/she is old enough, you can always apologize directly to him/her. That helps them to learn responsibility for their actions. (I once punished my older daughter for something she didn't do. When I finally--hours later--gave her a chance to explain that a visiting child had actually done the deed, I apologized to her and told her that I had been "wrong". I then told her that she could always have a chance to have her say, but that, in the end, I was still the "boss". That system worked GREAT for us. (One day when I was in a particularly bad mood, ranting and raving about nothing, she said, "Mom, can I say something?" I said sure, go ahead...and she said, "Who do you think you are today? Atilla the Bun?" I laughed so hard that the bad mood evaporated completely, and "Atilla the Bun" became our secret code for "Mom, check your attitude".
2006-07-27 06:15:10 · answer #1 · answered by Joey's Back 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Explain clearly but don't be too restrictive, its really important for kids to be able to make mistakes and learn what the consequences are. Also boredon is necessary to develop imagination, don't give in too soon when they tell you they are bored, give them a chance to conjur up an activity of their own devising first
2006-07-27 05:56:49 · answer #2 · answered by welsh_witch_sally 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Communication.
2006-07-27 05:56:09 · answer #3 · answered by ebayes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children must be feel loved and safe. They also need discipline. I'm not saying you have to be strict, just be consistent. If you say: "If you don't pick up those toys, I'll take them away" then you must do it. Otherwise it doesn't mean a thing. They have to be taught that there are consequences to their actions, be it positive or negative. Just as in life.
2006-07-27 05:58:22 · answer #4 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-03 02:58:36 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lover your Kids <3
2006-07-27 05:55:36 · answer #6 · answered by rocksinger4ever 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Entrust him small responsibilities and tell him the results of action or non action. You will make him a confident, proud and caring child.
2006-07-27 05:58:59 · answer #7 · answered by john 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love them, Cuddle them a lot, Tell them you love them,Laugh with them,but let them know you set the rules while they are in your care and home. Let them know you will always be there for them then Cuddle them some more.
2006-07-27 06:32:34 · answer #8 · answered by ladybee5 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to have patience with them.positive praise for doing good and dicipline for doing wrong with the explanation why theire going in the naughty corner.
2006-07-27 06:06:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of Prayer and Communication.
2006-07-27 05:58:19 · answer #10 · answered by lilly33 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋