How to Raise Well-Behaved Children
Follow this advice and raising children will be much more rewarding.
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You Will Need
- Time
- Patience
- Disciplinary rules
- Positive reinforcement
- A Healthy diet
- Exercise
- A healthy sleep regimen
Steps
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Step 1
Spend time with your child
Spend time with your child. Get involved with every aspect of their lives: school, sports, friends, etc.
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Step 2
Agree on rules
Discuss and agree on rules and disciplinary actions with anyone helping you raise your child. Disciplinary contradictions can only confuse your child.
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Step 3
Stay calm
Create an environment full of positive reinforcement. Avoid hostile behavior at all costs, and calmly discuss troubling situations
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Step 4
Take charge
Remind your child that you are the parent and they are the child.
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Do not play the role of your child’s friend. You are the parent and should demonstrate your authority.
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Step 5
Create consequences
Teach your child the meaning of good behavior. Create consequences for bad as well as good behavior.
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Step 6
Don’t give in
Don’t give in to your child’s wishes once you have expressed your stand.
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Step 7
Take care of yourself
Eat right, exercise, and get enough sleep to deal with the heavy load of everyday parenting.
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Did you know? In 2007, 18 percent of American children lived in poverty
