This is not how you will make your child listen: 3 popular but absolutely useless techniques - you should give them up

08.05.2024 05:20

Every parent wants their child to be obedient.

But sometimes children are capricious and show obstinacy.

How should mom and dad act in such a situation? The main rule is to remain calm.

Speak to a naughty child clearly, distinctly, and without raising your voice.

There is no point in shouting. Sometimes it makes sense to even start speaking a little more quietly: this psychological trick often works.

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Children obey parents who demonstrate self-confidence.

But you shouldn't use the following methods. They only make the situation worse.

Scream

Does your child not listen when you speak quietly and calmly? Don't start shouting: it definitely won't help!

Usually, a parent's raised voice makes their children behave even worse.

Accusations

Many mothers like to say things like: "Do you want me to get angry?" or "You're going to break everything again!"

Such accusations do not make children calm down. Children who feel unfairness only become more irritated.

Blackmail with love

Never tell your son or daughter, "If you misbehave, I will stop loving you."

This kind of “fear game” can seriously worsen the relationship between parent and child.

Earlier we listed dangerous phrases used by grandparents .

Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief

Content
  1. Scream
  2. Accusations
  3. Blackmail with love