Current Events > Pro tip for parents: follow through with your threats

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Josiah_Is_Back 07/09/21 9:02:57 PM #1:	If you say you'll take away the game for a day, do it. If you say no ice cream later, don't treat them. Empty threats train children not to respect you, ergo they will respect no one. It's amazing how often I see this "parenting," even by members of my own family. <cite>Josiah_Is_Back posted [p:955925604] in Pro tip fo... [t:79557046]...</cite> <quote>If you say you'll take away the game for a day, do it. If you say no ice cream later, don't treat them. Empty threats train children not to respect you, ergo they will respect no one. It's amazing how often I see this "parenting," even by members of my own family. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Derwood 07/09/21 9:08:23 PM #2:	Yup <cite>Derwood posted [p:955925795] in Pro tip fo... [t:79557046]...</cite> <quote>Yup </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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googs19 07/09/21 9:24:06 PM #4:	Yeah, following through on threats is definitely important. Though I will sometimes give the kids a chance to earn back whatever they lost, like if they lose video games for fighting they might be able to clean the basement to get them back. <cite>googs19 posted [p:955926229] in Pro tip fo... [t:79557046]...</cite> <quote>Yeah, following through on threats is definitely important. Though I will sometimes give the kids a chance to earn back whatever they lost, like if they lose video games for fighting they might be able to clean the basement to get them back. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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