I have been searching for resources on how to "nip this in the bud" effectively - and, more importantly, how to keep it from happening over and over and over again. My concern, also, is that he will lose some confidence because his tactics are not working and because he receives discipline with the new behaviors. We are not spankers and don't believe in it. I know that it is a controversial subject but we just don't roll that way. Besides, giving him a little smack doesn't even phase him. For us, time outs seem to work the best - he can't stand it.
My research has uncovered some useful tips for parents who wish to discourage these behaviors but don't want to rely on punishment:
- Don't follow the examples of other parents. Many people discipline the way that they were disciplined as children and feel it is harmless. However, we all know that many of those methods do not build confidence, motivate by fear and add stress.
- Children do not misbehave just to get to you. Many times, they have legitimate reasons for feeling acting out such as being hungry or tired, needing information or feeling stressed by a situation.
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All parents simply want the best for their child and we are certainly no exception. Our job as parents is to arm ourselves with the information we need to raise healthy and happy adults.
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