Patience and Perseverance
However, that is going to take an enormous amount of patience and perseverance on the parent’s part in order to get the child disciplined. Kids by nature are free spirits and would want to have all sorts of freedom. You as a parent also do not want to restrict them into binding rules. There are two sides for every coin, so total restriction will not be very good for them as well total freedom. You need to strike a balance between the two.
Habits to Develop
The golden rule as a parent for you is to first think about what kind of habits are good for the child and what are not. Then make sure that initially you observe the kids for the first few days and understand the nature of the child. Then also understand as to what are his behavioural tendencies. Make sure you understand how well he or she responds to scolding and appreciation.
Best Way To Discipline Children
Then with all this things in mind, you need to decide and come out with the best way to discipline your children. For each type of indiscipline you need to observe where he is doing wrong. Then approach slowly each problem and try to correct it. For thing that he becomes obstinate about, make sure that you have appropriate response. At the outset never indulge into a shouting match with the child. That give and impression to the kid that he is powerful and you are powerless.
Be Calm To Explain
Try to be calm in any give situation. Be firm when telling your kid that his behaviour is not acceptable. Never leave it at that statement but try to explain to him/her why the behaviour is not acceptable. Be very cold and matter of fact when telling him/her that. They will understand that you mean business. Hopefully after a few such conversations he/she will start to relate to what you are saying. If he/she does not understand even then give them mild forms of punishment but never go extreme. Many kids start behaving at that time. If not, then you need to take help of a child psychologist for appropriate treatments and therapy.
Reasons To Discipline Children
Remember that as a parent, disciplining children is a part of life, the main reason we discipline children is because we don't want them to make mistakes that they will regret later in life. Learning right from wrong is what will determine what one’s life will be, whether it's behind bars or free to fresh air. Just remember back to when you were a child, and all the funny but stupid stuff you did. Basically what it comes down to is that you don't want your children to make the same mistakes you did when you were a kid and especially a teenager.
Finally, do remember that every child is different and you as parent have to pay attention to their characters and learn the best way to discipline them.
