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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Affectionate and appropriate touch is one of the five love languages.

  • teenagers can be embarrassed by physical affection yet also long for it
  • avoid embarrassing them
  • find appropriate moments and ways to maintain physical contact if they’re feeling self conscious

Which of the five expressions of love do you find easiest to show to your children?