A strong sense of self-discipline is one of the best things that you can have in life. It helps you have confidence, inner strength, and allows you to follow through with your goals despite any temptations that may arise along the way.
Statistics show that people who practice self-discipline are more likely to achieve success in life. As a parent, it’s in your best interest to instill the importance of self-discipline in your children.
Believe it or not, it’s still possible to be loving towards your child while still giving them the type of discipline that they would receive if they were in the military.
The ultimate goal should be to help them reach their long-term goals by teaching them how to stay focused. Take a look at some of the best tips for encouraging your child to practice self-discipline.
Create a Structured Schedule
Even though children may complain, the truth is that they love structure and discipline. When your children are used to a routine, then they will feel a sense of comfort because they know what they should be doing.
The more that you expect them to follow through with the schedule, the less likely they are to get distracted by other activities and objects. One of the most important times to create a schedule is in the morning and coming home from school. Routine in the morning ensures that they set themselves up for success for the rest of the day, while routine after school encourages them to settle down before getting a good night’s rest.
Explain To Your Children
Far too many parents establish rules without explaining the reasoning behind them. Rather than giving your children a command only, explain why doing what you ask is important.
When you give children the underlying reason for why you ask them to do things, then they will start to recognize the pay off that rules can provide. Rather than seeing rules as punishment, they will start to appreciate that they have a greater purpose.
Praise Them
Never underestimate the power of positive reinforcement. Don’t only recognize when they do something wrong, but also show your children that you notice when they do something right. Point out when they do good things, and they’ll be encouraged to do it them more.
Don’t fall into the habit of ignoring good behavior and only speaking up when they’ve done something wrong. Noticing each time they do something right increases the chances that they’ll keep it up.
Be a Good Example
Sometimes telling your children what they should do isn’t as powerful as showing your children what they should do. A positive example for your children and model the kind of self-discipline that you hope for them to follow.
Originally posted on July 6, 2020 @ 1:09 am
