My husband and I are different when it comes to parenting.
My husband is more of spoiler and I am the disciplinarian. But when it comes to
showing love and affection, we meet in between. Our kids love playtime. And by
playtime it means, putting down the phone, tickles and giggles, hide and seek
and pretending to be a superhero and knights of the castle. We love how kids
love to play with us. It gives us sense of fulfillment as parents. The laughter
brings joy to the entire house and make it a home. However, when misbehavior
arises, I only step back when my husband steps in to discipline the kids. But
most of the time, it is my call. Why? Here’s why.
1. I want my kids to grow knowing what is
right and what is wrong.
I never wanted my kids to think that their
wrongdoing is acceptable. Mistakes are to be correct. If not, I am raising a
brat.
2. Rules are rules inside or outside the
house.
Sooner or later they will be out and about.
I wouldn’t want anybody to call me just to tell me I have a bad child. As a
parent, it is hard to reason out for a wrong act committed by your child. So might
as well teach him to behave properly anywhere to avoid such.
3. Bratty kids are out of my league.
Who would want to have those little monsters?
I bet I’m not.
4. They need to know the consequences of their
actions.
Life is full of consequences, choices, and
decisions. It is good to teach them a lesson and prepare them for life. That is
why I always tell them even at age two, “Not everything will be on your favor
and you have to deal with that.” Hard, right?
5. Teaching them to make a good decision the
next time.
What makes a good leader? Poor decision making
does not count on that. As a man, he needs to grow knowing how to make a good
decision for himself before he can even decide for others or for his family or
subordinates in the future. Teaching them responsibility for their actions will
certainly give them a lesson.
How about you? How do you discipline your child? Please comment and tell us how.
How about you? How do you discipline your child? Please comment and tell us how.
