How To Reform a Spoiled Brat
- April 5, 2009
- 6,470 Views
Writer
Rosemarie_Lennon
Actor
emiejean
Actor
dawndavisrosencrance
Actor
Maggiema
Is your child a gimme monster? Put a lid on demands and tantrums with these tips.
You Will Need
- Time to spend with your child
- Limits
- A chore list
- Self-examination
Step 1: Set an example
Be a good role model. If you moan and whine when things don’t go your way, it won’t go unnoticed.
Step 2: Be consistent
Stand up to your children even when it seems easier to give in. Part of your job in preparing your children for life is to teach them that they can’t always get what they want.
Step 3: Teach them to give
Go through your child’s toys together periodically and pick ones that can go to charity. This will teach them the importance of giving and not just receiving.
Step 4: Give them your time
Do things with your child that don’t involve spending money. Your undivided attention is the best gift you can give them.
Step 5: Give them chores
Give them chores so they learn responsibility.
Make a chore chart for your child outlining what is expected of them and on which days.
Step 6: Don't bribe them
Never bribe your children to behave reasonably or responsibly, or they will begin to expect compensation for doing the right thing.
Never bribe your children to eat a healthy food. Studies indicate it makes them like the item even less.
Step 7: Rein in the relatives
Ask friends and relatives to respect the limits you set. There’s no point in setting boundaries if other people are going to step right over them.
Step 8: Know the consequences
Know the consequences of spoiling a child: Studies indicate that spoiled children are more likely grow into unmotivated and depressed teenagers, and to abuse drugs and alcohol.
Eighty percent of Americans believe today’s children are more spoiled than the previous generation.
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Comments (6)
Rlly making a little girl take out the garbage
10 months ago by JChick95
After reading, "; Bernstein Bears Get the Gimmes, I learned when kids whine for everything in the store, they get nothing. If they learn to only ask nicely for one thing, they can have it. You must stick to the rule especially when they start crying and screaming. You're doing them a favor by teaching an important lesson since spoiled children are not enjoyable to be around and will have social problems that could last a lifetime.
over 2 years ago by Mari_Driver
Good suggestions, one of my favorites is not to do something that your child is capable of doing on their own. It allows them grow their capabilities, at their own pace.
over 2 years ago by themint
Another hint is to decide in general how you want to answer before they ask e.g., treats, buying things when shopping, and taking a rest. If you give the same answer, they will ask less often. If you make exceptions all the time, they will ask over and over until you are firm or cave in.
over 2 years ago by maggiema
WRONG, WRONG, WRONG...! I was always called a spoiled brat and it's not true, and I never had to daoo all those stoopid things in this video...!
I'm gonna hold my brath until you agree...!
over 2 years ago by jayamari
well that was probably why you were calles one
10 months ago by Madeleine_Miller
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