Have you ever been in a situation where someone said something that made you think twice about making the same choice again? In the right situations, publicly acknowledging bad behavior can act as a natural motivator for our children to stop or avoid certain behaviors. Used carelessly, this tactic can end up hurting the relationship between the child and their parent. In this lesson, Patrick helps parents understand why dealing with certain conflicts privately is more effective than using public shaming when it comes to disciplining a child.
Up Next in Module 3: Do's & Don'ts of Parenting
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Be Pro-Active, Don't React
We can all become experienced parents if we learn how to anticipate the clashes with our children, and because we already have rules in place, we can be sure of where those clashes will occur. In this lesson, Patrick encourages us to prepare for the inevitable outburst rather than reacting to it....
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The 5 Second Rule
We all want our children to respond to our corrections right away, but to do that, we need to act on their misbehavior immediately. In this lesson, Patrick teaches that the 5 Second Rule is one very effective way to do this. Though tiring now, consistently responding to poor behavior in a timely ...
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Don't Overreact
Attempting to discipline while angry or experiencing some other strong emotion almost always results in an overreaction. You've probably found yourself in this situation many times and could point to some pretty embarrassing episodes to illustrate this. In this lesson, Patrick encourages us to fu...
