1/ Use natural consequences: Forgot homework? Let them face the teacher. Didn't wear a jacket? They’ll learn from the weather 2/ Let them argue their case (respectfully). It teaches negotiation and critical thinking

3/ Be consistent: Empty threats destroy credibility. Your word must mean something 4/ Follow through on what you say: "We’re leaving the playground if you don’t stop"...mean it or they will stop listening to you

5/ "Because I said so" should always come with "the why" 6/ Don’t discipline when angry. Take a breath, then address the behavior calmly and firmly 7/ If something isn’t optional, don’t ask. Example: “Do you want to go to bed?” vs. “It’s time for bed”

8/ Don’t make stupid rules that lead to fights. Avoid pointless fights over things that don’t matter

9/ Pick your battles Shorts vs. pants? Socks A vs. Socks B? They need to make decisions too

10/ Never make them finish their food. “Try a bite” works better—and builds their palate over time 11/ Avoid long lectures. Kids tune out. Short, clear points are much better

12/ Never say: “Don’t tell Mom” Kids thrive on unity and consistency

13/ Your vibe is the house’s vibe. Check your energy because YOU set the tone 14/ When they are toddlers you will say no more than you say yes. When they get older you will say yes more than you say no

15/ Your kids’ future relationships reflect yours • Your daughters’ expectations for men = How you treat your wife • Your sons’ respect for women = How you treat your wife

16/ Never complain about work or chores 17/ Lead by example. How you live speaks louder than what you say 18/ Let siblings work things out- Negotiations and fights build problem-solving skills, especially as they grow older (they will need these skills)

Kids may resist boundaries, but they crave the security they provide. realize this

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@PaternalLegacy Really helps to hear them out- sometimes their arguments are legit

@dustinthedad They are smart little humans. We can learn from them too

@PaternalLegacy I agree with all of this

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@PaternalLegacy I really like almost all of these examples. Gentle / Indulgent / Absentee parents use hyperbole to demand that most boundary reinforcement is abusive. They insist that if you say “discipline is good” that you must be physically beating them within an inch of life. Children

@Akajohnssmith Right on man

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@HeckThomas1 Thank YOU

@PaternalLegacy Very nice advices they are. Have learned a lot. Thank you.

@Damon_marathon My pleasure. All the best to you

@PaternalLegacy Concise and fire tips🔥🔥

@PaternalLegacy Fantastic actionable tips

@PaternalLegacy These rules apply for mothers as well. But many women have a hard time enforcing rules and following through. Both my daughters have problems with this and then complain their kids won't listen to them. Grandchildren listen to me because they know I will follow through.

@PaternalLegacy Best piece of advice is let them make their own mistakes. Parents shouldn’t be fixing everything for their children. Some children only learn by doing things themselves.

@PaternalLegacy Thank you 🙏