Parental
Discipline: the methods used by a parent to teach and
enforce rules of conduct and
prevent behavioral problems in the future. It can
involve punishments, rewards and reinforcements that
instill self-control, encourage positive behaviors and
discourage negative behaviors.
2. Be patient your children will
grow and change as the years go by!
3. Be involved. Take part in your
child's life. Be there in the good
and bad times!
4. Make time for them. Nothing is
more important than your children!
6. Be consistent and fair. Take a
balance approach to your punishment.
Don't change your rules unless you
find what you are trying to
accomplish is not working.
7. Provide a feeling of security.
Children respond positively if they
feel that they can find a place of
safety in their home.
8. You control what they see and
hear. It is your home and you should
be in charge of what occurs.
9. Listen before you give advise. Be
patient and hear what is said but
bear in mind that some children can
be manipulative.
10. Answer questions simply and
honestly. Don't jump to conclusions
and assume you know all the facts.
11. If you make a mistake, admit it
and move forward.
12. Do not be afraid to seek help.
Talk to the counselors, teachers and
state officials.
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