We all want happy, healthy, productive children. Here are some great parenting tip's to make that happen.
Step 1
Start young. Alot of parent's love to spoil their little one's. We think of how small and sweet and innocent they are. Of course all that is true, but don't under estimate how smart they are. Children learn early how to manipulate! They learn quick to throw a temper tantrum if it get's them their way. You must remind yourself that always giving a child their way only hurt's the child, it doesn't help them. In life they are not going to get that job or that promotion or anything else they want by throw a temper tantrum. They need to learn young that a good attitude and hard work is the key to getting what you want in life. Being consistent with your child is the key to raising a well behaved child!! IF IT'S "NO" NOW, IT'S "NO" IN 5 MINUTE'S, AND IT'S "NO" TOMORROW. BE CONSISTANT!
Step 2
Don't try to give your child everything. I hear alot of parent's say "I'm trying to give my child what I never had." Well, that's fine if you never had clothes, shoes, a roof over your head or an education. Those are really the only thing's that matter. We have become a society that thinks we HAVE to have material thing's to be happy. That's BULL! We work all year long to buy thousands of dollar's worth of toys,electronic's, clothe's and shoe's for our kid's who already have toy's, electronic's, clothe's and shoe's. We give our children so much they don't appreciate anything! SPEND TIME WITH YOUR CHILD. I've never seen a child who didn't long for their parent's time and affection. Teach them the true meaning of happiness. They'll grow to be better people because of it! DON'T SPOIL YOUR CHILD!
Step 3
When our sweet babies become mean teenager's alot of parent's disconnect. That is the biggest mistake you can ever make. If your child has a attitude and mouth's off "Leave me alone" or "Get out of my life."Remember, even though they say those thing's, THEY NEED YOU! They depend on you to still be that guiding lite, a friend when they need it. Don't give up on them, but DON'T BACK DOWN! Your rule's are still your rule's and when they brake them, then they get punished. So, after they tell you "Get out of my life, I don't need you." and then they want to borrow the car. Remind them that they don't need you...or your car.Tough love isn't fun or easy, but it's still love. Don't allow yourself to feel guilty about standing your ground! Your children must learn to be respectful of you, your home and their other family member's. If they can't do that, and it has become a situation beyond your control then seek help. I'm telling you, alot of these bad situation can be avoided just by being an involved parent. Knowing who your child is hanging out with and were their going at night is the key. Know what's happening at school and with their friends. BE A PARENT! GET INVOLVED AND DONT BE AFRAID TO PUT YOUR FOOT DOWN!
