Positive Parenting Tips: Be Clear & Consistent
Thought of the Day #61
Be clear and consistent.
Be clear about everything you say and do around a child.
Even if you may not remember saying no to something you normally say yes to just because you're tired, distracted, or frustrated, your child will remember it.
If you don't want your child to do a certain activity or behavior, but excuse or permit it sometimes, this teaches a child that rules are made to bend and break, not follow.
If you say you will go to a certain place every week, do it.
If you say you will do an activity every day, do it.
Flip-flopping and changing your mind about rules and promises too often can cause confusion and misbehavior in a child.
Children need structure and consistency. They need to trust you.
Be clear and consistent on what you expect from them.
Doing so will cause less stress for everyone involved.
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51 Comments
Post a CommentI know you wrote a book but if you haven't allready done so you should write an article about the important lessons you've learned as a parent. I don't have kids but I have a niece and nephew. I want to pass on my wisdom to them. I just want to sit with them and go over all the things I've learned and that they should know about life and the world. One thing I want to tell my nephew is that he should never do anything illegal, even small things because it might go on his record permanently (not sure if this would be completely true though).
Thanks Lori. :-)
You have great tips and ideas
I completely agree Rebecca. Thanks! :-)
I think consistency can be the hardest thing to work on as a parent but it is the most beneficial to all involved! Great tips!
Well, I'm so glad you read this then. :-)
YES being a single Mom of three, I definitely needed to hear this :)
Thanks! :-)
i agree with you 100% you have to be consistant always or there will be problems later on.great article.
Thanks! :-)