How to Discipline Your Children According to Their Personality

You might find yourself yelling yourself hoarse with one child, while your other child acquiesces to your most basic requests. The problem might not be that one child simply doesn't listen while your other one's an angel. You might need to tweak your discipline to adapt to the personalities of each of your children.

Instructions

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      Evaluate the response your children have had to your disciplinary methods. If your disciplinary choices are effective, then you shouldn't have to repeat them constantly, according to DrPhil.com. If you are yelling at your children repeatedly or having to put one of them in time-out constantly throughout the day, your discipline is not working.

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      Categorize your child's personality. Your impulsive child might need a time-out to reflect instead of listening to you lecture. Your jokester child might need a little levity to lighten the mood before you have a serious talk, or he might need more outlets for his antics so he doesn't get bored and act out, eliminating the need for punishment entirely. Your social butterfly might need consequences such as not being able to spend time with friends or not being able to spend time on the phone or the Internet.

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      Explain the consequences. Once you know what will work for you child, ensure that you explain what the consequences will be. When you clearly explain what your expectations are and what the consequences will be for not meeting them, your children will be much more cooperative -- assuming you have chosen consequences appropriate for their personality, according to DrPhil.com.

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      Be consistent. Consistency is key to successful discipline with any child. It teaches them to know what to expect and what appropriate behavior is.

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