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Matter-of-fact Discipline (9-3-15)

September 3, 2015 12:01 am

You can be matter-of-fact about rules and their consequences.

When you need to correct your child, practice being calm and matter-of-fact.
Don’t raise your voice. Speak calmly. Explain exactly what you want done in a matter-of-fact way.
If you need to insist on a consequence for bad behavior, stay matter-of-fact. No big crisis.
Remind your child that you both knew the rule and the consequence. This is just the way it is.
Say something like, “I’m sorry you decided to do that and will miss your TV program tonight. I hope you’ll make a better choice and be able to watch tomorrow night.”

Read more about the need for consequences: Sneaky or Clever, Which Is It?

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Categories: Discipline

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