Aren’t You Tired Of Yelling, Sis? 10 Ways To Discipline Your Child Without Raising Your Voice
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A ladder of consequences
If we’re being honest, some kids require much more than rewards and a stern talking to. They test boundaries and are sometimes flat out disobedient. For these personality types, having a predetermined ladder of consequences is essential. This helps to take the emotion out of discipline and create consistency because your child will come to know what to expect as a result of his or her poor behavior. The first step on the ladder may just be a firm look or a conversation. Next, you may choose to escalate to having your child take a time-out of some sort, and so on. The ladder may look different from one household to the next, but what’s most important is that you determine the steps ahead of time and implement them consistently.
