It's not always so easy disciplining a child, especially when you're a first time parent. Some people would follow the discipline methods implemented upon them by their parents, but some of us grew up with beatings that it's not always the best idea.
To help you start, here are the top five discipline guidelines for parents.
You need to find out what your interpretation of discipline is - to teach or to punish? This is very important because it will determine the right methods to use, what the most effective approach is as well as the discipline's outcome.
To help you start, here are the top five discipline guidelines for parents.
You need to find out what your interpretation of discipline is - to teach or to punish? This is very important because it will determine the right methods to use, what the most effective approach is as well as the discipline's outcome.
Praise and reward versus reprimanding. It's human nature to focus on the negative, so make it a point that you focus more on what your child is doing right rather than what he is doing wrong. For instance, say something like "good job!" when your child gets to pee on the toilet rather than screaming "bad boy!" when he accidentally pees on his pants.
Always talk positive. There really is a big difference (in the outcome) when you talk positive with your child. For instance, tell him what will happen when he behaves rather than warning him that he'll get a "good spanking" if doesn't quiet down.
No smacking. You might feel like hitting your child at times, especially when you're really mad but this is not the best way to discipline your child. Some experts say smacking will only result in a shy, depressed, or anxious child. There are also cases where the child becomes aggressive themselves, because smacking makes them feel that violence is okay.
Be ready to repeat yourself. When disciplining a teenager, repeating yourself is a big no-no. In a toddler, this may be one of the most effective ways to discipline. A young child cannot easily retain the words the parent just said, so be ready to repeat yourself and your child will eventually remember what you're trying to say.
Always talk positive. There really is a big difference (in the outcome) when you talk positive with your child. For instance, tell him what will happen when he behaves rather than warning him that he'll get a "good spanking" if doesn't quiet down.
No smacking. You might feel like hitting your child at times, especially when you're really mad but this is not the best way to discipline your child. Some experts say smacking will only result in a shy, depressed, or anxious child. There are also cases where the child becomes aggressive themselves, because smacking makes them feel that violence is okay.
Be ready to repeat yourself. When disciplining a teenager, repeating yourself is a big no-no. In a toddler, this may be one of the most effective ways to discipline. A young child cannot easily retain the words the parent just said, so be ready to repeat yourself and your child will eventually remember what you're trying to say.
No smacking. You might feel like hitting your child at times, especially when you're really mad but this is not the best way to discipline your child. Some experts say smacking will only result in a shy, depressed, or anxious child. There are also cases where the child becomes aggressive themselves, because smacking makes them feel that violence is okay.
Be ready to repeat yourself. When disciplining a teenager, repeating yourself is a big no-no. In a toddler, this may be one of the most effective ways to discipline. A young child cannot easily retain the words the parent just said, so be ready to repeat yourself and your child will eventually remember what you're trying to say.