Publisher's Synopsis
Using discipline, rather than punishing your child, is a good way to teach them appropriate behaviour. Your methods of discipline will change depending on your child's age. Start by establishing clear rules for your child to follow before you begin to discipline them. Be consistent and establish rules that motivate your child to succeed when you are disciplining them. Congratulate your kid when they behave well and reward them for their efforts.
Teach your child what is appropriate behaviour by using discipline to control them. The intellectual capacity of a child grows with time. It's crucial to match your child's discipline with his or her understanding level. A baby, for example, is too young to understand the difference between right and wrong.
Children under the age of three do not misbehave; instead, they have needs, such as thirst and hunger, that they want to be met. They need to be repeatedly told the same message, such as "put your hat on in the sun," because they are unable to change their behaviour in response to consequences just yet. They are simply forgetful when they continue to venture outside in the heat without hats. Remember to bring yourself down to your child's physical level as you try to explain things to them in a way that corresponds to their developmental stage. Understanding the feelings underlying the behaviour is crucial because children express their emotions through their behaviour. You can assist in resolving underlying issues if you are aware of the causes of your child's inappropriate behaviour or feelings. Children pick up social cues from the adults in their immediate environment. They perform best when they know what is expected of them and when their day follows a predictable routine. When they understand the sequence of events and can predict what will happen next, children feel secure. Reactions to children's behaviour follow the same pattern. The child needs to understand how the adults will respond and that it will be just and consistent. You might have heard that hitting kids makes them more aggressive and even causes other issues like poor academic performance and low self-esteem. Spanks are ineffective, which is more important. Make an effort to be clear and consistent while experimenting with different methods of discipline to find what works best for your child. You'll eventually realise that there are far superior methods for instilling obedience in your child.
