Here are 10 rules that can improve the effectiveness of your discipline and your relationship with your children:
- Change misbehavior by setting positive goals.
- Say what you mean and mean what you say.
- Involve your children in solving problems.
- Avoid lecturing; talk less and do more.
- Ask what happened to cause the misbehavior. Don't tell your child what you think happened.
- Make your expectations clear and praise your children when they meet your expectations.
- Impose logical consequences for misbehavior.
- Give choices; but be sure you can live with all of them.
- Focus on what's good about your children and expect their best.
- Show your love.
Source: The Parent Institute