Parenting Children - September 6, 2012

Day 23 - Setting Boundaries Part I

Right and Wrong Choices

• teach the difference between acceptable and unacceptable behavior
• explain the consequences - pleasant for good behavior and unpleasant for crossing the boundary
• tell them that the choice is theirs
• teaches them to take responsibility for their own actions
• reward “right choices” with descriptive praise
• use a "star chart” or the equivalent for persistent issues
• have negative consequences for "wrong choices.”

Question:
What can help you reinforce “right choices”? What consequences can you put in place for “wrong choices”?

From Series: "Parenting Children Ages 0-10"

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  • any expectations to be perfect parents are unrealistic and unhelpful
  • no instant recipe or formula for bringing up children
    • different situations and different children call for different approaches
    • some general principles that apply to all families
    • value of discussions with other parents
    • challenge of pace of life today
  • vital for parents to invest enough time and energy into family life

What about parenting gives you the most joy today?

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