Your thoughts on best to educate your child best?.

[Softie]

I think its probably the best approach to guiding a toddler.

Instead of telling the child she can't do something, explain the consequences of both choices and encourage her to make the right choice on her own.

When kids make the right choice on their own instead of being forced to do the right thing, they develop a better sense of what is right and wrong and don't just do what they are supposed to do in order to please their parent.

Examples: A child doesn't want to clean up his toys, eat his vegetables, having a tantrum, hitting his young sister etc... Instead of the parent flat out telling the child he or she has to do it or screaming at him to stop. The parent would explain the consequences of both and let the child decide.

Thoughts or other suggestions?.

 

[Virus]

I used to think the old way of using the stick to discipline a child was the best way to teach. If it hurts they will remember not to do it again. The older I get talking and teaching them right from wrong is the best way.

 

[DannyDeVito]

Agree with the OP.

 

[TINY]

It all depends of the kid's character traits and personality. Some react better to tough love than others.

 

[God]

Agree with the OP.

+ 1

 

[HOF]

Best way to educate them is not to have any! Little buggers!

 

[papasmerf]

I think its probably the best approach to guiding a toddler.

Instead of telling the child she can't do something, explain the consequences of both choices and encourage her to make the right choice on her own.



You assume you know all sides to every issue


When kids make the right choice on their own instead of being forced to do the right thing, they develop a better sense of what is right and wrong and don't just do what they are supposed to do in order to please their parent.

Examples: A child doesn't want to clean up his toys, eat his vegetables, having a tantrum, hitting his young sister etc... Instead of the parent flat out telling the child he or she has to do it or screaming at him to stop. The parent would explain the consequences of both and let the child decide.

Thoughts or other suggestions?.

 

[Softie]

If I did I wouldn't be asking for thoughts or suggestions.

You assume you know all sides to every issue

 

[User-E]

If you punish them without teaching them why, it's pointless. When you explain what they did, why it was wrong and why you're imposing consequences, you are training them for the future.

Here's a Softie avatar pic for you. :wink2:

 

[Softie]

If you punish them without teaching them why, it's pointless. When you explain what they did, why it was wrong and why you're imposing consequences, you are training them for the future.

Here's a Softie avatar pic for you. :wink2:

Thank you Ms. Sarah but i need something more manly

 

[McGuinty]

If you are ever going to teach your child from right or wrong. Never embarrass him do it quietly when no one is around.

 

[RAWD]

I don't think it's an all or nothing proposition. I was often warned about doing wrong and the consequences were sometimes getting the shit spanked out of me. Different situations will call for different techniques to teach a child...not to mention each child being different. Adults learn differently as well...

best answer yet.

I thought I had a plan all figured out. Hell, I've been teaching for long time. I thought I knew how to read kids and engage them to learn.

But, parenting has opened a whole new world to me. My older boy has been acting up in a big way. He was always rambunctious, but lately he's out of control. I figured it was just the terrible twos. Then my mom pointed out that he only acts up when 1. I'm around and 2. I'm showing affection/attention to his younger brother. Boy did I feel bad. A new game plan, and a new attitude!