Don t hit physical punishment doesn t teach respect for rules. It teaches your child to be afraid of you. And, physical punishment can become too easy a habit. If you re feeling angry or upset, take time to cool off before disciplining your child. Don t belittle or insult your child.
Words can hurt a lot and emotional abuse is destructive to a child s positive development.
Offer your child a choice this encourages your child to cooperate. This gives the child a chance to calm down and think about his or her behavior. The key is to find ways to guide behavior without resorting to destructive methods such as shaming or physical violence. Praise good behavior let your child know you appreciate when he or she is well behaved. Often, encouraging good behavior works better than criticizing bad behavior.