5/26/2023 0 Comments Wespank real punishment![]() Simply put, punishment isn’t safe discipline is. If you feel like you’re walking on eggshells around your children, you may need to become more consistent with discipline. Research shows this mistake can be one of the most costly, creating entitled children who have more authority than the parent. When we’re inconsistent in following through on the rules-perhaps because they’re whining and complaining about them-we teach them that we really don’t have control and that manipulation works. Our children’s brains are rapidly growing and adjusting to their relationship with us. We’re inconsistent with the rules and give in to our kids.Perhaps it’s not necessary for shoes to be removed in your home. Set clear rules, but be sure they’re rules that matter. More rules = more consequences = more power struggles = more emotional breakdowns. If you’re disciplining your child for walking through the house with shoes on one time, but not doing so the next because you want to keep your shoes on, perhaps it’s time to get clear on whether it’s really a rule. ![]() If we’re not clear on what the rules are, how should we expect our children to be? Since we’re imperfect parents, here are eight mistakes we make when disciplining our kids: Not until we become anxious or stressed do we see our true relationship styles emerge. That’s because we all act normal when things are going well. Then, I had kids.Īnd disciplining my children is where I began to see the condition of my own heart.
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