RESPECT
August 29, 2011
Here are my top ten habits to gain children’s respect.
- Let children know you care about them
- Have age-appropriate and realistic expectations of children.
- Show consideration and respect to children. They will return what is modeled.
- Do admit and apologize if you have done something wrong.
- Have fun every day.
- Avoid comparing children.
- Avoid discussing children’s misdeeds with other children.
- Discipline in a way that is consistent and fair.
- Make sure children really understand why they are being punished. Give children a chance to explain their part if necessary.
- Avoid threats and follow through on consequences.
Comments: 1
Samet (August 29, 2012)
I’m still struggling with this one. I am trying to teach my kids is to take care of what God gives us to use. Any suggestions? I’d really love to let this one go or learn how to better balance it.
I go to Goodwill and spend a few bucks to get a messy outfit that fits.The only child who is old enough to dress himself is my stepson and he knows that we take care of what we are lucky enough to have. He is a good kid but was lazy one day and did not change out of his school clothes before painting and ruined his shirt and pants. He is nearly nine and knows our rules so I took him and his allowance to the store and he replaced his outfit. He was less than thrilled but he takes better care of what he has and will put on his messy clothes when he is doing something messy without a fuss. I hope this idea may help you- having a grungy outfit available makes it so much easier for me to say yes without stress. Course its only for home! There is an interesting balance between being a good steward and allowing kids to be kids. We do not give them permission to do things that are simply destructive, but we do try to allow a framework for messy activities. (play-doh out on the deck, save old electronics for them to take apart, permanent paints with a paint shirt)