Do you want to stop the constant warnings? Do you want your kids to listen to you? Warnings are making your kids ignore you. Warnings are hurting your relationship with your kids. They also don’t prepare your children for life as an adult. Listen to this episode to hear Dr. Leman share why warnings are disrespectful.
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This is what kids say about parents and their warnings.
- The 1st warning from mom = Just an announcement.
- The 2nd warning = Getting more serious
- The 3rd warning = Raising of the voice and a middle name, now she is means it.
Why are warnings disrespectful?
- They convey that the kids are stupid, so stupid that you have to remind them all the time.
Why is withholding warnings helpful?
- It give you the chance to hold your kid accountable.
- Holding kids accountable teaches them the way the real world works.
- It isn’t mean.
- It is preparing them for how life works.
Do you want your kids to listen to you?
- The less parents warn, the higher probability your kids will learn life lessons through teachable moments.
- You build in accountability by allowing them to be hold accountable for their actions without warning or being their backstop.
How do you balance warnings versus kids forgetting things?
- If your child forgets, act as though they didn’t do it.
- Use consequences, just like they will experience as an adult.
Parenting Tip/ Pocket Answer
Warnings are disrespectful
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