Discipline: It's Only as Good as
Your Relationship
Angela Reinhart, family life educator
Discipline is only as good as the relationship upon which it is
based. A strong, secure attachment is the foundation upon which
the house of discipline is built. Many kinds of nurturing practices
can help you build a nurturing and loving relationship with your
grandchild. A few basic practices include:
- listening to and talking with your grandchild
- reading to your grandchild
- playing with your grandchild
- keeping your grandchild safe
- making nutritious meals for your grandchild
- respecting your grandchild
- being patient with your grandchild
- teaching your grandchild new skills and information
- demonstrating interest in your grandchild's activities
and work
When grandchildren love and respect you, they want to be like you
and behave in ways that will make you proud. On the other hand,
if grandchildren are angry and feel abandoned or rejected by you,
they will want to retaliate against you and defy you.
Be an intentional grandparent, one who considers why the children
act as they do. Then, act upon their behavior instead of reacting.
For tips on teaching grandchildren good behavior, see Teaching
Your Children Good Behavior.
In This Issue: Discipline: It's Only as
Good as Your Relationship | Be a Good Support
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Your Children Good Behavior | Recipe Corner
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