5 Parenting Tips – Are You Raising a Little Commander?

Dear Parent,

Would you like some parenting tips to lessen your child's commands? Are you frustrated when your child gives you orders? Inside you'll find 5 parenting tips for handling demanding kids.

When your child commands you to do his bidding does he ever yell?

1. "You should do this…?"
2. "You shouldn't do that…?"
3. "Get me this…"
4. "I want…"
5. "Don't tell me to…"

If you're raising a little commander, it's time to make some changes. You'll be doing him a favor, his teachers, friends, and family too.

5 Parenting Tips for Handling Little Commanders:

1. Stop doing his bidding.
2. If he demands something, tell him to either earn it or do it himself.
3. Ask him if he's the "King of the Universe." Tell him when he demands you give him whatever he wants; he's acting like the "King of the Universe." Talk to him about it. Let him know why demanding things from you won't work. Role-play with him how to ask politely.
4. Create a chart to count the number of times he asks for things nicely. It still won't mean he'll get what he wants, but it will help him become more respectful. Give him a star for each polite request. Each time he earns 3 stars, offer him a fun activity with you, like playing a game of cards.

   If you need a good ready-made chart, pick up my Character Building Kit . It has a great chart for building positive behaviors and 80 fun rewards that won't cost you a penny.

5. If he still commands and demands, tell him to write out or draw 3 better ways he could have asked you. He won't like it. But it will make him stop and think about being polite the next time.

If you have a commander in your home, how do you handle the demands? Let me know at:

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 With warm wishes for your parenting success,

Jean

Jean Tracy, MSS

 

Comments

[Jean Tracy, MSS]

Thanks, Chrissy. I'm glad you enjoyed them. Keep up the good work.

Jean

[Chrissy]

Those are some great tips! Thank you!
I've started using Love and Logic and bedtime isn't a chore anymore.
I'm so glad we started using it in our childs lives. I have really seen a change for the good!
It's amazing what some tips will do!