What’s your perspective on discipline?  Are you trying to uphold the rules?  Or … keep your kid from getting hurt?

Think of it this way … discipline is helping your child get to a place where they want to be … and keeping them from a place where they don’t want to end up.

Before you get embroiled in a big blow-out with your teen, make a plan ahead of time.  It’ll help you keep your cool and stay focused on the goal.

Don’t lose sight of the underlying purpose.  Remember … discipline is helping your child get to a place where they want to be … and keeping them from a place where they don’t want to end up! 

 

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