Thursday 21 July 2016


The four C's of Parenting-

CHOICES
Providing your child with choices that fit reasonable constraints allows her to practice decision-making and build a sense of autonomy and growing independence. But you must remain firm about which options are available. An example: you can either choose to clean your room before you go out to play, or you clean your room after you play, but will have to come back 30 minutes earlier. You given your kid the opportunity to complete the work, but within the limits that are acceptable.

CONSEQUENCES
Consequences can be either good or bad, but it is important that your child grasp that consensuses are a result of his choices. Providing consequences that make sense will allow your child to understand how the choices he make influences his outcomes. Foe example- You can either choose to speak respectfully right now, or you will need to take some time in your room.

CONSISTENCY
Mean what you say and say what you mean. This principle helps young people gain a stable sense of how to interact with other people. Although your child will eventually encounter people who will be emotionally oe behaviourally inconsistent with them, they need you to offer the kind of consistency that creates a positive standards. Parents always be on the same page.

CARE
No matter what you do, your child must sense that you are acting out of love. It is important to remind him that you are acting because you love and care about them, especially, in moments of conflicts. A good example- I would not be a good mom if I allowed you to think it is alright to hit other children.

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