It is also helpful at times, to point out that it is a choice that they can freely make on their own, whether to obey or not. If your child chooses to continue to misbehave, you must be ready to back up your words with actions. This means that you must have disciplinary consequences chosen that you will use that your child does not like. The action should not be physically or psychologically harmful. Taking away privileges, such as watching TV or talking on the phone, is often effective.
Grounding is also effective in some instances.
With younger children, grounding could mean being restricted to their rooms for a certain amount of time. For older children, it could mean having to stay at home for a certain amount of days. Remember, stay calm and always forgive and forget once the child has recieved the consequence. Know what to do when your child tests you Children often test their parents to see if they really mean business. Don't be surprised if this happens to you.