Children may misbehave by fighting with their parents, disobeying, or just being disruptive in general. (Image: Shutterstock)
Not using physical punishment does not mean that you should ignore discipline and give your children free rein. Here are some more effective substitutes for correcting your teen
Most parents have struggled at one time or another with how to discipline their children. Children may behave by arguing with parents, disobeying, or just being disruptive in general. While many parents consider physical or physical discipline, more and more research has shown that it can lead to a variety of negative outcomes. Physical punishment is closely linked to negative outcomes in children, such as poor physical and mental health, impaired development, poor educational outcomes, increased aggression and violence. While it may seem effective, there is a long list of long-term consequences.
But not using physical punishment does not mean that you do not discipline your children and give them free rein. Here are some better alternatives to discipline your child.
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reward them
While it may seem counterintuitive, you should reward your kids for disciplining them. By rewarding them for their good behavior, you help reinforce those habits consistently. Rewards help children focus on the things they need to do to gain privileges.
Ignore minor misbehavior
Children often need attention. By ignoring mild misbehavior, you can reinforce the fact that their bad behavior isn’t getting them what they want. Try not to give in to your child’s attempts to get your attention. Ignore them when they whine and respond only when they are polite. They will eventually understand that being polite is the best approach.
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Goodbye privileges
Punishing your children for obeying is never a good way to discipline them. Keep in mind that the goal is to teach your kids to make better choices. You can do this by letting them know that the penalty for bad decisions is the loss of a privilege. Make sure the loss is related to their actions. In addition, tell them that they can recoup their privileges by improving their behavior.
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