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Way To Discipline A Child

Every parent faces a situation where he/she is not sure which is the best way to discipline a child. It is easy to lose temper when you are confronted with a kid that is stubborn and shouting. Hitting or shouting is never an option as it does more harm than good. Children definitely need to be taught to not misbehave. Discipline is essential but it needs to be taught in the right way. It is letting your child know what the limits are and which behavior is okay and which is not okay.

Teaching children discipline takes time and patience. You cannot teach discipline in haste. A positive discipline approach focuses on developing a healthy relationship with the child and providing a safe yet loving experience.

•Teach children about right and wrong by modeling the behaviour you would like to see in your child. Do not use harsh words.

•Give choices to the child. They like having a say in their life. It gives them a sense of control and accomplishment. Give him/her two choices and ask him/her to pick whatever he/she likes.

•Do not just tell the child not to do a particular thing. Instead, explain why he/she should not be doing it. For example if your child is running around the house, explain how he/she risks falling and getting injured.

•Remind them of what they should do instead of what they should not do. Instead of telling them not to jump on the couch, tell them to jump on the floor and that the couch is meant for sitting.

•When giving instructions to the child, keep them short. Children do not like long speeches and often zone out if they are being given one.

•Don’t dismiss your child’s feelings. Acknowledge his/her feelings. For example if your child is acting up because he/she wants to continue watching the television despite utilizing complete screen time, tell him/ her “I understand that you feel angry but you have exhausted your screen time”.

•Explain the consequences to them. For example if your child refuses to stop playing with the phone, tell him/her that the amount of time spent on playing with the phone will be deducted from screen time thereby giving him/her lesser screen time.

•Notice good behaviour in children and praise them for the same. Be specific with your praise and don’t just praise them generally. Tell him/her how she did a great job cleaning the room or putting the books back to the bookshelf.

•Know that children are always looking for attention whether positive or negative and they will do anything in their power to get that attention. It is your job as a parent to know when to react and when not to react. So if your child is misbehaving by throwing chips on the floor, don’t intervene. Let him/her face the consequences of not having any chips to eat since he/she has thrown all of it on the ground.

•Time outs are an effective way to calm down a child. Ask him/her to take a timeout and come back only when he/she feels ready and in control of himself/herself.

Discipline, when practiced with empathy, consistency, and love, can help children grow into responsible, confident, and emotionally intelligent individuals. The goal isn’t to control the child, but to guide them in understanding their own behavior and learning how to make better choices. Patience, understanding, and clear communication are your most powerful tools as a parent.

At Shanti Juniors Preschool, we believe in nurturing children through positive discipline techniques that respect their individuality while gently shaping their behavior. Our trained educators and caring environment work hand-in-hand with parents to ensure every child learns and grows with confidence.

Let’s raise kind, respectful, and emotionally strong children; together.

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