Notice the behaviors you like in your child 10 times more than the behaviors you don't like. This teaches them to notice what they like about themselves rather than to grow up with a critical self-image. Praise and encouragement enhance good behavior and teach children new skills. Anger and punishment suppress difficult behavior but do not teach children anything good in the long run. Praise and encouragement strengthens the parent-child bond.
Anger erodes the parent-child bond.
Discipline Do not tell a child to do something 10 times. Be ready to back up your words. Never discipline a child when you're out of control. Take a time out before you lose your cool. Use discipline to teach a child rather than to punish or get even for bad behavior.