As parents, there are so many times in our lives in which we feel that parenting feels so frustrating and draining. We know what we need to do. We need to punish our child(ren) for doing something wrong. Whether it is sneaking a cookie out of the pantry as a little child or skipping class as a teenager. I have found at times, it can be very difficult; to be consistent with this. As parents there are times when we have faltered. We don't end up punishing the bad behaviour our kids are doing at the exact moment we need to. Sometimes we don't feel like taking the time because we are busy, tired, or sick. We give ourselves excuses. We'll make sure we let our child(ren) know they did something wrong the next time they make the mistake. Once we wait too long, the child knows they were able to get away with the mistake, that we, as parents, let happen. They continue to make the same mistake. When we wait too long the behaviour gets out of hand and we find ourselves deeply frustrated with our child(ren). It is our job, as parents, to try to correct this.
I know I'm not the best at this, but I want to create change within my household. I will be more assertive and let my children know what I believe they did or are doing wrong. Explain to them why I believe they need to correct their action, explain to them how their actions affect everyone else within the family and within society. If they chose not to listen, something will be taken away as punishment. I know that for little children, explaining everything into detail won't be very effective. I would recommend taking a different approach to keep it more simple. Good luck and GO... Parents!
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