How Do I Discipline You?

Does Your Discipline Method:

  • Teach me the right behavior
  • Avoid violence
  • Make me feel good about myself.
  • Keep our relationship strong.
  • Fit my age and personality.
clipart graphic


The best reward for me is knowing I have pleased you.


1. Have A Positive Attitude.

  • If one method doesn’t work, try another.

2. Support Good Behavior.

  • Do or say something that is important to me when I do something good.

    • Reward me with attention, a hug or a treat.

    • Let me do something you know I would like to do.

    • Tell me what a good job I have done.

    • Be honest because I can tell if you are faking it.

  • Do not over use rewards.

  • Rewarding me along the way is better than just at the end.

3. Use Assertive Communication.

  • Explain what you want clearly and directly.

  • Be reasonable about what you want.

  • Provide me with guidance and structure so I can make good decisions.

  • Use a firm but fair parenting style.
graphic - heart

An assertive parent is in control, but respects and welcomes my choices and ideas.