5 Non-Traditional Discipline Tips that Really Work
Many families today find that traditional discipline tips don’t work for them. This is when thinking outside the box can go a long way toward finding a method that works for your family’s needs.
Here are some ideas that you might want to consider.
1.Learn to communicate well
Communicating well with your children about discipline and what you expect from them is very important. Some parents also decide to let their children help them create responsibility and consequence lists so the child plays a direct role in deciding what their discipline will be.
2.Stay consistent
It’s also very important that you remain consistent. Some will say this consistency is even more important than the discipline you choose. Your children need to know what they can expect from you and for their behaviours and actions.
3.Fit the punishment to the crime
Some parents like to choose discipline that fits the mistake the child has committed. For example, instead of a time out or taking away privileges, they will do something directly related to what they did wrong. If they broke something that belongs to someone else, they fix it or work off the cost to replace it.
4.Give choices
Giving your child choices in life makes them feel like they have more power. Instead of saying, “Eat your veggies!” You might say, “Do you want carrots or broccoli?” This still results in your child having vegetables but it puts the power in their hands.
5.Model good behaviour
This isn’t really a non-traditional concept as all parents should be modeling good behaviour for their children, but when considered as a form of discipline, it might not be the status quo. That said, this is a great way to set the stage for what you expect from your children.
I always like to give choices with everything Do you want to go to bed now or in half an hour
I believe the most important thing is to be consistent with a child. For example, a child will keep pleading in the hopes you change your mind, don’t give in otherwise the child learns that persistence works and they get what they want. No, must mean no.
Some times unconventional ways work well and better. It really is subjective.
Communication is a big part of having a good relationship with kids. When they’re angry they can’t hear you so just give them a big hug and tell them you love them. I remember playing catch with my siblings and running backwards to catch the ball, tripping over the edge of mum’s cold-frame, breaking through the glass, just laying there and being petrified of what she’d say. However she just came, helped me up and hugged me (there was no blood). I remember asking if she was angry with me and she said ‘no it was an accident and fortunately you didn’t get hurt.’
Giving choices is so important and will make your life so much easier. There is always a choice they can make.
I like unconventional way, letting them make choice! So important for them to become independent and they will have to make choice all their lives.
You are totally right! Thanks for sharing!