You have a lifetime to work, but children are only young once. Polish Proverb
Present a Unified Parental Front When Disciplining your Child



Disciplining your child is never easy. You probably know from experience and mistakes how important it is to be consistent, firm and to always follow through with designated disciplinary consequences. But when there are two parents involved, it's crucial they are both on the same page and apply discipline consistently regardless of marital status.


Parents should agree on how to discipline their children. To become reliable to children, both parents must be consistent in dealing with similar situations. In a situation where the parents are separated or divorced, disagreeing with each other over upbringing can create a confusing situation for children. They should make a concerted effort to keep their child's best interests at heart and sit down with their child and line out the rules and expectations and the consequences for violating those rules. Both should agree that the intended discipline is fair, and apply it consistently in a firm yet fair manner in each home.


In addition, if there are disagreements regarding discipline or other parenting issues, they are best resolved when the child is not present. If the child senses discord, they may attempt to manipulate the situation to their advantage.


When teaching good behavior, parents should "practice what they preach." Children learn values and beliefs more by examples adults set than by verbal instructions. Screaming at a child to be quiet or paddling a child for hitting is hypocritical and ineffective. Decide what is important and what parental response to use to teach your child. It would be more effective to calmly tell your child to be quiet or use "time-out" when a child is physically aggressive.


And remember what works now may not work later down the road. Situations may dictate a different approach, and time and maturity may demand a child's rule be modified or abolished altogether. Sometimes your common sense will help you decide when bedtime rules should be modified or table manners relaxed. Some rules will be the same, others will be modified or abolished, and new ones will be introduced. But regardless of the situation, parents should always present a unified front and work together and not against each other in providing effective discipline for their child.

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Recent studies have shown a direct link between physical punishment and several negative developmental outcomes for children including physical injury, increased aggression, antisocial behavior, difficulty adjusting as an adult and a higher tolerance towards violence.

Joe JonasThe Bad Boy Ep. 43 It was Pie, not condoms

A.N- Sorry, this chapter is kinda boring. I just pretty much introduce a new character. K. She is jonasbrothersbadboyz. :P She really wanted to be in it, sooo badely so i let her. The next chptr gets more... interesting. k ;D && I have a new BF _ *Zoes P.O.V* *I wonder where Nick is. He shouldve been here already. (Door Bell Rings) I hope its Nick. (I walk towards the door and open it. Thank God. Its Nick.) I thought Joe shot him or something* Zoe- There you are. Nick- *breathing heavily* Yea.Here Iam. *as he tries to catch his breath, he puts his hand to his throat and gulps deeply* Sorry. *his hands back on his sides* Zoe- Its ok. Where were you? Nick- *breathes heavily still* Joe, found something of mineand kept questioning it about me. Then Kristel showed up, by Joes window. Then I plotted my escape. Zoe- Oh, you make it sound like you were escaping from jail, and Joe is the Police man. Nick- He might as well be. His room is a chamber, and it smells horribly horrible in there. Zoe- Yeaaaa Nick- Yup Zoe- So, what was he questioning you for? Nick- uhhh. ThatI Took the last piece of Pie. Zoe- uhh-huh? Nick- Yup *his lips sealed together, shaking his head up and down. (looking adorable). He looks to the left side of my house.* Wanna Tee-pee Kristels house? *both of his eyes brows up, really wanting to do it* Zoe- Not really. Nick- *exhale, comes inside* Fun-killer. Zoe- Well, youre nice. Nick- Yes, Yes I am Hey, *looks out of my window towards the right side* I think you have new neighbors. Zoe- *I look out the window as well, and see a moving truck there.* Oh, yea. Wanna go say Hello? Nick- *shrugs, but seems to be unsure if he really wants to* sure *We go outside, to meet the new neighbors. I see a teenage girl but no Parents. She seems like my age. Around 16-18 years old. She has dark dark brown hair. Crystal like eye shade, She is like one of those skater chicks. Both Nick and I walk up to her.* Zoe- Hi Teenager- Hi *smiles at me, with her friendly smile and eyes. She looks at Nick, and seems shock.* Youre.. Youre Your Nick Jerry Jonas! Nick- Well I prefer Nick. But yea. You can call me that too. *smiles* Teenager- Sorry, I I just never met a celebrity before. Especially a Jonas Brother. Zoe- Guessin Youre a fan. Teenager- A Huge Fan at that. Nick- *smiles and lightly laughs* So, whats your name? Teenager- Alexandra, but you guys can call me Alex. Zoe & Nick- Awesome. Zoe- So, whered you come from? Alex- Florida. My mom has a new job as an intern for Marissa Scott *fake Person*. My parents are divorced, so my dad lives in Dallas, Texas. Nick- Cool. Well, cool for your mom. Sorry for your dad. Alex- Thanks. My dad wasnt the best parent you can ask for, but he was my dad and all so yea. Zoe- Oh, Anything we should know about you? Alex- Well, I like to skate. Both Skateboard and Ice Skating. But I prefer skateboarding. Much cooler for me. Umm, Im Tomboyish. I have a little sister, but shes with my dad. I like to hang out with my friends. And I guess thats it. I dont really know what to say, so yea. *smiles* Nick- Cool. *nods his head a little bit* Alex- Yup Zoe- Well, Nick and I have to go. *I write down my phone number on a piece of paper I found in my pocket and hand it to her* But here, call. We should hang out sometime. Alex- *smiles* Thank you. I would like to hang out, since Im new and stuff *takes the phone number* Zoe- yea, well just call when you can. K. Bye. Nick- Bye Alex- Ok, Bye. *waves goodbye* Nick & Zoe- *we wave goodbye also* *In my house* Nick- She was nice. Huh? Zoe- Yea, she is. And she was very pretty. Nick- really? I didnt notice. Zoe- oh, cmon. I saw you eye her. Nick- *puts his arms around my waist* So? You know youre my girl. Zoe- *giggles* aww, your cute. Nick- I know *grins* By the Way. Nobody knows about us. Zoe- Well duh. Nobody can know were dating. And nobody can suspect us. Since we acted like boyfriend and girlfriend before, with the kisses and the hugs. Nick- Well Joe. Zoe- Joe knows?! Nick- I dont know. He thinks were gonna have sex though. Zoe- What made him think that? Nick- Uhhmmm. Just the piece of pie. Zoe- What does Pie have to deal with sex? (hehe, Zoe doesnt know how pie can be sexual) Ohhh, the whip cream? Nick- Uhh, sure. Lets go with that. *pecks my lip then lets go of my waist* :P Check out Ep. 44 of Joe JonasThe Bad Boy Plez Comment and Rate If anyone wants to tlk, u can. Just msg me or comment me. I reply. k :D

Author: sarapup9
Keywords: Bad Boy Giselle JB Joe Jonas Kevin Kristel Nick sarapup9 Zoe
Added: October 30, 2008

Involve your children in the meal planning and preparation.
Every child has a unique way of feeling, thinking, and interacting with others. Parents' disciplinary methods serve as strong models to children that teach them how to deal with life's day-to-day challenges. It's normal for most parents at one time or another to feel frustrated and angry with their children.