So you are out with the kids and one of your own decides to put on a show! I mean a knock down drag out show. He or she is whining very loudly, and crying profusely. He or she is screaming and shouting about what he or she wants. What do you do? Do you discipline your children in public or burn with fire until you get home then discipline them?
I have been put in this situation before and it's no fun, I can honestly say that I had to straighten that little boy out right then and there. I told him that I was not the one to play with and I would knock the jam out of his toes if he ever crossed me again. Needless to say he never tried me again.
Sometimes I feel as though they just want to see if they can get away with it.
So what do you think? How do you respond when your children try you in public.
I want to hear about it!
Kids always watch the parents, they sort of guage you, feel you out. Once they see that your inconsistant with your threats they don't take you surious anymore. Yelling or screaming may not be the total answer, but a low voice with strong one word commands can be just as effective. This cuts down on the embarrassment on yourself when in public and the job will done!
ReplyDeleteyou are so right. Children will watch you and they will test you. I do believe that they see things on TV and they watch their peers at school. I spend a lot of time at my kids school and I watch how the children interact and I see the power of persuasion at it's best!
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