Recent research tells us that children are “hard-wired” from birth to connect with others, and that children who feel a sense of connection to their community, family, and school are less likely to misbehave. To be successful, contributing members of their community, children must learn necessary social and life skills.
Goals of Misbehavior Rudolph Dreikurs proposed that children misbehave out of a mistaken assumption that they can gain social status with their own bad behavior. Dreikurs described four goals of misbehavior: To gain attention. To gain power and control. To gain revenge. To display feelings of inadequacy. Children often feel
What is discipline? The word discipline comes from the Latin word disciplus, which means to teach and guide. Whatever discipline methods you choose for your family, keep in mind that its purpose is to teach your children behavior that will guide them towards success. Think of the discipline like this:
Anticipate & Plan. Parents can create safe environments and experiences for their children by trying to imagine situations from their child’s point of view and anticipating what their child is likely to do. For example, before sending a child to a playdate, parents need to find out who will be
Rules About Private Parts Children participating in Stand Strong • Stay Safe lessons learn four rules about private parts. Parents can help your children stay safe by encouraging everyone in their child’s life to respect these rules. As a parent, be aware that may children are curious about private parts
KnowUnderstand the risks of your child being online: cyberbullying, exposure to inappropriate content, online predators, posting personal or inappropriate information, and sexting.• Be aware of your child’s Internet habits.• Be familiar with online terms, slang, and acronyms.• Become comfortable with using privacy settings. Set rules• Set limits about how long
Emotions have a large effect on parenting. Understanding emotional control can help parents handle difficult situations better.
Being part of a community is good for kids and parents. Learn ways to connect with your community and help your child feel they are contributing to their community.
One way children gain a sense of control over their own lives is by making their own choices and having those choices respected by others.
Set goals for your child that align your beliefs about how your child should behave with your child’s developmental level and skills.
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