Smart Ways to Discipline Your Child

Teaching and disciplining your child is very challenging these days. In fact, special tactics are required at different ages. Read on to find smart ways of discipline your child. If your child seems to misbehave in specific circumstances, you should not give up or wait for the time when he will be sensible and understand what he is doing. You might get surprised, but there are smart, effective and age-appropriate ways to deal with misbehaviour. In this articleToddlersPreschoolerTeenagers Toddlers As soon as a child reaches the age of a toddler, he needs to be introduced to the world of discipline. Well, you do not have to punish or take hard steps because you simply need to let him know that he need not touch breakables or how to stay away from things that would harm him. Toddlers usually want what they see immediately. Waiting is not in their nature and you have to teach your child how and when to wait. Since the child is very small you need to childproof your house. What to Do Demonstrate exact behaviour Mind your body language and tone of instruction You can opt for short period of time-out Remove the toddler from situation and divert his attention Speak to him gently by placing him on your lap Ignore tantrums and do not give in Preschooler By this time your child knows the difference of right and wrong. This is the time when your child will start imitating you and others. You need to watch out bullying, lying, cheating, disobedience, not sharing, hitting and similar misbehaviours. Preschoolers come to know that there are certain things that they do not get and this increases frequency of tantrums. You have to be firm when giving instructions or setting boundaries and stick to your words. Remember, if you give in just because your child is crying out loud or there are guests at home, this is going to increase and not end. So, check the misbehaviour as soon as possible. What to Do Talk to your child about his misdeeds and explain why it was wrong and what the consequences are. Divert your child’s attention Use time out Withhold a favourite toy or TV show for any serious misbehaviour. Handle lies and cheating calmly Keep communications short Teenagers This is the age when children start showing activities that are useful for them. You will see a fight for independence in this age. Well, although it is good to allow them some level of independence, you need to teach them about the boundaries and limitations. You have to see that they respect the boundaries and understand their limitations. If your child does not act as he should, you should take disciplinary action. What to Do Cool down before you talk to your childTalk to your child firmly and with respect Use short term punishments depending on the misbehaviour and nature of your child Find out the real cause behind misbehaviour and try to sort it out as soon as possible No matter what the age of your child, he should be aware of the values of your family and should have a sense of responsibility. Use praise to reward understanding and helpfulness so that your child feels good. This will also build self esteem in him and help him become a sensible and responsible person in future. Always keep in mind that discipline is to teach appropriate behaviour and to let your child know that for every action there is a consequence.How to discipline toddlers? What kind of misbehaviour can be observed in preschoolers? How can parents control the misbehavior in teenagers? Discuss here.

Teaching and disciplining your child is very challenging these days. In fact, special tactics are required at different ages. Read on to find smart ways of discipline your child.

If your child seems to misbehave in specific circumstances, you should not give up or wait for the time when he will be sensible and understand what he is doing. You might get surprised, but there are smart, effective and age-appropriate ways to deal with misbehaviour.

Toddlers

As soon as a child reaches the age of a toddler, he needs to be introduced to the world of discipline. Well, you do not have to punish or take hard steps because you simply need to let him know that he need not touch breakables or how to stay away from things that would harm him.

Toddlers usually want what they see immediately. Waiting is not in their nature and you have to teach your child how and when to wait. Since the child is very small you need to childproof your house.

What to Do

Demonstrate exact behaviour

Mind your body language and tone of instruction

You can opt for short period of time-out

Remove the toddler from situation and divert his attention

Speak to him gently by placing him on your lap

Ignore tantrums and do not give in

Preschooler

By this time your child knows the difference of right and wrong. This is the time when your child will start imitating you and others. You need to watch out bullying, lying, cheating, disobedience, not sharing, hitting and similar misbehaviours.

Preschoolers come to know that there are certain things that they do not get and this increases frequency of tantrums. You have to be firm when giving instructions or setting boundaries and stick to your words. Remember, if you give in just because your child is crying out loud or there are guests at home, this is going to increase and not end. So, check the misbehaviour as soon as possible.

What to Do

Talk to your child about his misdeeds and explain why it was wrong and what the consequences are.

Divert your child’s attention

Use time out

Withhold a favourite toy or TV show for any serious misbehaviour.

Handle lies and cheating calmly

Keep communications short

Teenagers

This is the age when children start showing activities that are useful for them. You will see a fight for independence in this age. Well, although it is good to allow them some level of independence, you need to teach them about the boundaries and limitations. You have to see that they respect the boundaries and understand their limitations. If your child does not act as he should, you should take disciplinary action.

What to Do

Cool down before you talk to your child

Talk to your child firmly and with respect

Use short term punishments depending on the misbehaviour and nature of your child

Find out the real cause behind misbehaviour and try to sort it out as soon as possible

No matter what the age of your child, he should be aware of the values of your family and should have a sense of responsibility. Use praise to reward understanding and helpfulness so that your child feels good. This will also build self esteem in him and help him become a sensible and responsible person in future. Always keep in mind that discipline is to teach appropriate behaviour and to let your child know that for every action there is a consequence.

How to discipline toddlers? What kind of misbehaviour can be observed in preschoolers? How can parents control the misbehavior in teenagers? Discuss here.