Listening Getting kids to listen is one of the age-old problems of parenting. In fact, failure to follow instructions is the number one behavior problem reported to pediatricians. Most kids mind Mom and Dad about 75 percent of the time, but others do much worse. Some kids follow instructions only to avoid punishment, not to gain their parents approval. Besides causing countless family conflicts, a child who will not listen is bound to have trouble in school, and later in life may have difficulty maintaining marital communication or progress in a career.
Good communication is an important measure of family health and parental success.
It is how we build discipline and self-esteem. Here are five common errors parents make in giving instructions followed by a dozen ways to get your child to listen. Even the best of parents need a little advice now and again. Children's consulted the experts and has Pediatric Hints to cover everything from Acne to Winter Safety. It's all here, just click on one of the following files.