Setting Limits

There are times when you'll want to negotiate with your child or student and there are times where you won't. Know your negotiables. For instance, if a child misbehaves and you have a consequence in place for the specific misbehavior, this is not a time to negotiate. However, if a child wants to change the time that homework would normally be done, this may be a time to negotiate. In any event, your child needs to be well aware of the limits. Set your limits together with these 5 steps and, know what to avoid when giving consequences. Most importantly, remember to catch them doing something right and reward them.