Parenting Children - September 6, 2012

Day 23 - Setting Boundaries Part I

Parenting Children Ages 0-10

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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  • plenty of opportunities for parents!
  • generally taken for granted by young children
  • important to teach our children to show and express their gratitude for what we and others do for them
  • worth checking our attitude – is it willing or resentful when we do things for our child(ren)?
  • good to allow our children to express love through attempting kind, helpful actions

How can you serve your child this week, expecting nothing in return?

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