Parenting Techniques for the 21st Century: Discipline
Posted by Miz Woody
When we begin the parenting adventure, we start wondering, how will I discipline my child?
Before you figure out your parenting style and start searching for effective techniques and tips, take a little time to figure out:
WHY am I doing this?
“Why,” you ask, “do I need to ask why? Isn’t it obvious?”
Trust me on this one. When you are parenting your heart out, dispensing wisdom and discipline for sheer love of your adorable child, they won’t like it.
And neither will you.
When your little angel is sobbing her heart out, or your teen son screams that he hates you, your only comfort will be the Stark Truth.
The Stark Truth is that discipline is your child’s lifeline to a rich and satisfying life.
Begin with the End
Envision the man your son will become. See in your mind the woman into which your little girl will blossom.
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What they will become is in them right now in seedling form. You are the gardener. Your job is to protect, nourish, prune and support them through the growing season.
What do you want to see in your adult child? What kind of life do you want him to have?
Example: If you want your child to be a healthy adult, provide a healthy environment. Then, model healthy living: eat, drink, exercise and sleep moderately. Set and keep limits on bedtime, mealtimes and junk food.
Already you can see that parenting requires a lot of discipline…a lot of self-discipline on the part of the parent.
