| What is the secret to child discipline? Is there one big | | | | parents can do this for their children, the child can |
| secret or are there many little secrets? I believe there | | | | know what will follow their actions. Be consistent also |
| are many important factors in raising children and | | | | with positive consequences as your child needs plenty |
| concerning discipline but I would like to share my three | | | | of them also. |
| most important tips about what to do and what not to | | | | 3. Remember to build a relationship with your child |
| do: | | | | before you ever try to discipline them. If you do not |
| 1. Never discipline when you are angry. Parents who | | | | have a good relationship with your child then you really |
| discipline out of anger are child abusers and bullies. | | | | have no right to discipline them in the first place. Here's |
| Don't go there, ever. It's just not worth it. You should | | | | the thing: when you build a friendship with your child |
| always wait until you are no longer feeling emotional | | | | they will trust you and you are earning the right to |
| before you hand out discipline. | | | | speak into their life. You need to be part of your child's |
| 2. Always be consistent with your discipline. Don't | | | | world in a meaningful way to earn that right. Discipline |
| ground a child one week for swearing but ignore the | | | | does not work any other way. It simply MUST be |
| same behaviour a few days later. A child needs to | | | | preceded with relationship. |
| know with a great deal of certainty "if I do this | | | | If you remember the above tips, child discipline will |
| behaviour, then I will get this consequence". Once | | | | become easier and more natural for you. |