8 Best Ways To Parent Naughty Kids
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We, the ’90s kids, are a generation who grew up admiring characters from books and stories. So our heroes were Cinderella, who sneaked to a ball after midnight; Pinocchio, who apparently lied; Aladdin and Robin Hood, who were by profession, thieves and Tarzan, who walked about with no clothes. So now you know where the rebel uprising came from! Jokes aside, kids are naturally naughty, and even the most docile person will have stories about how naughty they were in their childhood. As parents, it can be overwhelming, especially because Gen Z kids aren’t manipulated by Santa not gifting naughty kids on Christmas. So to ensure your naughty little kid is raised to be a responsible and happy human, we have a few tricks up our sleeves to discipline them correctly. Read on to know them all.
1. Allow Freedom
Just because you believe your kids are too young to know what is best for them, you make all of their decisions for them. For example, ‘Put on the long dress; wear a jacket with this shirt’, and so on. Even if you’re 100% correct, they will ultimately revolt if you constantly place restrictions on them.
2. Consistency Is The Key
We’re all flawed beings who go through ups and downs. To put it another way, we can’t be the same person all the time. Every day, or sometimes within the same day, we treat our children in different ways because of this. We can go from being tolerant and compassionate to feeling overburdened. However, kids have no idea why you behave so perplexingly. A child’s future is shaped by the example set by their parents, so you need to ensure you don’t confuse your kids with your emotional turmoil.
3. Chart A Schedule
Outbursts are triggered by a lack of food and sleep, which causes physical discomfort and exhaustion. Make sure you set a routine for your kid and limit the time spent on television and computers. Kids enjoy cartoons and video games, and they’ll watch them straight for hours if given the opportunity. So this is when proper planning and following the timetable comes to the rescue.
4. Defining Repercussions
What kind of parent would subject their child to punishments? Well, a responsible one. Even though disciplining your child physically is out of date and does more damage than good, we are talking about more disciplinary actions that don’t include using hands. You can take their favorite toy away, ban TV time or play time if they violate rules or misbehave.
5. Don’t Let Your Child Throw A Fit
It’s been 15 minutes since your child is sobbing on the shopping mall aisle, and you’re starting to lose patience. You may either feel sorry for them, or you can feel sorry for yourself. Or you are just ashamed because other people are watching. It may seem challenging to stop them from throwing tantrums, but not giving in helps show them what will be tolerated and what won’t.
6. Don’t Yell At Your Child
It’s natural to feel enraged because of your child’s misbehavior, clumsiness, or other flaws, but you must refrain from yelling at them at all costs. When kids hear you scream, they will probably cease doing the things that enraged you. However, you’ve just taught them the valuable art of yelling.
7. Control Your Negative Emotions
What can you do if your child has done nothing wrong, but your life is falling apart? Would you be able to keep your emotions in check, or would you burst into tears and screams? While your child may not really discipline you for just being naughty, they will undoubtedly notice your actions. This will make them mirror it at some point. So no matter how agitated you are, don’t react unpleasantly in front of your child if you don’t want them to replicate the action.
8. Pay Attention To Them
As parents, you’ve got a lot going on. You’re always concerned about your child’s well-being, so spending all your time with them or listening patiently to a kid who talks incessantly might be tiring (we are not being judgmental). And, because you’re exhausted, you let your kid play unattended to quit disturbing you. This might work for some time, but kids seek attention, and this might not turn out good if they realize only being naughty gets your attention.
Mistakes in parenting are prevalent, and no parent can be perfect. Overindulgence and inconsistency are two of the most common causes of nasty behavior in kids. You need to care for, appreciate, and respect your children. Your kids may not even experience temper tantrums if you are lucky. The trick is to balance friendly and strict parenting so your kids can be comfortable with you but not walk all over you. So, is there something you would like to add to the list? Let us know in the comments section!
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