10 Lessons Learned from the TV Show Nanny 911
1. Children of all ages need structure.
Children who are raised without structure end up getting into all kinds of trouble, they don't learn correct behavior, and they will later have difficulty in school.
2. Discipline is a must.
In addition to structure, it is imperative that children realize consequences for their actions. If children learn early that there are consequences for their actions, they will be much more likely to behave better and make better choices when they are older.
3. You have to teach your children to respect you, others, and their surroundings.
If your children don't respect you, you won't have to authority to effectively discipline. This lack of respect can then translate into a lack of respect for teachers, other adults, and even their own home. For example, if a child is continually not properly disciplined for writing on the walls of their home, he or she will learn that they can get away with it, and they won't learn to respect their own property or the property of others.
4. Routines can help a lot during bedtime.
Young children need a regular bedtime routine. If you begin creating bad bedtime habits with your kids when they are infants, it is hard to break them when they are older.
5. Children need to be stimulated and receive attention.
If you continually ignore your children or don't provide them with enough creative outlets or stimulation, you can expect them to act out in inappropriate ways. Often, their misbehavior is a result of them trying to get attention.
6. You have to be consistent with discipline.
When you are trying to discipline your children, in order to do it effectively, you can't give up after it doesn't work the first time you try. You have to mean what you say when it comes to discipline.
7. Never ask your small child to help with cooking chores that are better left to adults.
In one episode, a Mom asked her five year-old son to check on a pan of boiling water and then to add the noodles. It is amazing that neither parent saw anything wrong with that. Enough accidents happen when parents are attentive.
8. A child's table manners can tell you a lot.
If a child has atrocious table manners, it is a sign that they aren't being accountable for their actions.
9. Keeping a child in his or her room for only two minutes with lots of toys and TV does a time out make.
After you give your child a time out, you can't just walk away. You have to follow through with it and make sure that your child sits still for the time allotted.
10. Children should take responsibility for helping around the house, as is age appropriate.
Children can learn a lot by being given daily responsibilities. It is especially important when you have several small children.
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Post a CommentI definetely agree with all of the lessons the nannies have taught us. Structure, consistency and discipline are imperative for the emotional development of a child.