With very young children, a firm no, a time-out, isolation, a swat on the behind or removal from the situation can work wonders. When it comes to emotions, attitudes and behaviors, many children see no difference between impossible and difficult. Unfortunately, parents of these kids often get stuck with uncomfortable responsibilities that their children should bear. The burdens that we should bear for each other are the overwhelming boulders in life, such as financial, medical or emotional crises. The loads that we need to carry ourselves are knapsacks that is, the normal responsibilities of working, going to school, and fulfilling duties for our friends, family and church.
Kids often see their knapsacks as boulders and look to their parents for rescue.
Resist the temptation. The Law of Power To paraphrase the Serenity Prayer, children should learn what they can control, what they can t control, and how to tell the difference. Unfortunately, many kids struggle with these distinctions. Teach your children their limits. Kids attempt to control others Your response If I whine long enough, I ll get the toy.