Studies show children have greater self-esteem when they perceive how much their parents value them. It stands for Redirecting Children's Behavior, a program designed to give parents the tools to resolve conflict and keep peace in the home. The method uses discipline as opposed to punishment and teamwork as opposed to strict authority. By allowing parents and children to work together, the goal is to teach children self-control, respect and responsibility. . RCB instructors say if children don't get enough attention, they might seek it by acting inappropriately.
Parents are quick to lecture without really hearing what a child is saying.
When we buy a new car or a dishwasher, we get an instruction book that tells us what to do when things go wrong. We aren't handed an owner's manual when we bring home a new baby. According to parenting instructor Kay Crowder, we do what our parents did. Sometimes that's good. Many times it isn't.