Does “Love and Logic” Work?
6. If your child is attempting to make a bad choice or do something that is not acceptable, allow him to work through the consequences of his actions and make a new choice. –> Imagine that you look out the window and see your child riding his bike without a helmet after being warned not to do so. A good solution is to call your child to you and pose a series of questions. ‘What do you think might happen if you fall off your bike without your helmet?’ ‘What might happen if you did hurt your head?’ ‘What would be a good choice for you right now?’ ‘Can I expect you to act in a responsible way in the future?’ ‘I’m glad you are planning to make a better choice about this so that I don’t have to make a better choice for you.’ 7. Don’t fall into the trap of giving repeated warnings of impending danger or punishment. The real world is not that way. Teach your children well about any dangers that might surround certain choices and what they can expect in the way of discipline and punishment. T
