Consistency is a Virtue that Pays Rich Dividends
If there is one thing that most parents have issues with regarding child discipline, it is being consistent. It is one of the more difficult child discipline aspects of parenting. If you, as a parent, can get over the initial hurdles to being consistent, there are a number of benefits waiting for you.
Be aware that your children will test your will power. If you have older children and are just establishing consistency, expect defiant children and to have a hard time in getting it established. If you have younger children, you will not have as hard a time establishing this part of child discipline.
The one thing that will help you achieve this is to be consistent in your actions, reactions and speech. If you are consistent, your child knows you mean business and will listen to you. It?s best to start and maintain consistency from the beginning. The younger they are the better they will learn. Here are some magic words that might help you get started on the road to providing consistency.
1. Parents need to come to a consensus on acceptable behavior. You should sit down and communicate and plan a course of action for establishing child discipline. Take a look at areas where consistency is lacking and develop a plan for establishing consistency.
2. Don\'t quit half way. The worse thing you can do as a parent when attempting to establish consistency in child discipline is to stop half way. You will have to start over from the beginning just like with any habit-breaking tactic.
3. Flexibility: There are no hard and fast rules of parenting. Parents learn as they go along all the time. So, don't be afraid to change and adapt as the situation demands. Life can?t be lived by the book. Make changes in the action plan if you think it is not working.
4. Team work: Parents must work as a team supporting each other and backing each other up. You may want a support system consisting of a close friend, family member or professional who can provide objective parenting tips and view point.
5. Guidance: If you are not fully confident, you must ask for parenting help from professionals or other parents.
Being consistent with child discipline isn\'t easy. As parents, following the tips of sticking together, communicating, persevering, supporting and being willing to ask questions - you can establish a routine of child discipline that works for everyone.
For information on children\'s behavioral problem and for parenting help, take a look at http://www.good-child-guide.com/.
Dr. Noel Swanson has a free newsletter on children's behavior problems and is a valued contributor to Yes Parenting website.
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