Setting limits and saying no

Kids need to respect adults

I do respect my kids!

He doesn't care about my feelings

If-then contracts

How can there be no punishments for wrong behavior?

What about rewards for good behavior?

We let him choose consequences he feels are appropriate

So you use natural consequences when they do something wrong?

I won't put up with grumpiness after a child stays up all night

Siblings fighting

Temper and destructive behavior

I live here too

How can I get him to behave?

I try talking to him but he won't listen

He is rude, defiant, mean and destructive

Some adult tasks really are more important

Sometimes spanking is the only thing he'll listen to

Spanking

Thoughts on disciplining children from 6 world religions