I know how you will feel when your children misbehave. As a parent, you will feel frustrated when your kids misbehave. Most times, you either punish, yell or scold your child. Sometimes you also feel like, you shouldn't have acted that way due to frustration.
But, did you know that yelling, punishing, or scolding can actually make things worse?
Some of these can result in child abuse if care is not taken. I know you would say, "How will it results in child abuse?"
Well, that will be a topic for another day.
Today, I will briefly discuss some positive discipline techniques that can help you guide your child towards good behaviour.
Before highlighting the positive discipline techniques, you need to understand what positive discipline means?
What is Positive Discipline?
In a simple way, Positive Discipline is all about teaching, not punishing. It is about being positive in terms of discipline and encouraging good behaviour, rather than focusing on what is wrong.
Let me give you a real-life example:
A 3 year old boy known as Emma, throws a toy at his friend. Instead of saying "You're so naughty!" or "Are you stupid?", you can say, "I see you are upset, but it is not okay to throw toys. Try to find a way to share and be kind to your friend."
Positive Discipline Techniques to Try
If you are looking for positive discipline techniques, try the following:
1. Redirect and Distract: For instance, from the scenerio above, you can offer an alternative toy or activity to shift their attention.
2. Use Positive Language: Focus on what you want them to do, rather than what not to do. For instance, you can say, "Please walk" instead of "Don't run".
Children of nowadays can ask questions. They will want to know the reasons for not doing what you ask them not to do.
3. Natural Consequences: Let them experience the natural outcome of their actions. Just like I said earlier, that they want to know why you don't want them to do that which they intended to do. When they experience the consequences, they will learn For instance, If they don't put away toys, they might get lost or broken. Such experience makes them learn.
The Benefits of Positive Discipline
Some of the benefits of positive discipline are as follows:
1. Positive discipline helps build self-regulation, self-esteem, and social skills in children.
2. It also strengthens your relationship with your child and reduces tantrums and misbehaviour.
Practical Takeaways
Dear parents, here are some practical takeaways for you:
1. Stay Calm: Take a deep breath before reacting to a situation.
2. Use Simple Language: Keep your instructions short and clear.
3. Praise Good Behaviour: Acknowledge and celebrate good behaviour, no matter how small it is.
By using positive discipline techniques, you will create a more loving and respectful environment for your child to grow and thrive.
Happy parenting!
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