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AVOIDING THE TWO BIGGEST
DISCIPLINE MISTAKESThe Dangers of Too Much Talking and Too
Much EmotionTHE TWO BIGGEST DISCIPLINE mistakes that parents and other
caretakers make in dealing with young children are (1) too much
talking and (2) too much emotion. Thinking of kids as little adults and
then chattering away during a situation requiring discipline is bad
because excessive explaining makes kids less likely to cooperate by
irritating, confusing, and distracting them. Endless chatter also leads
to the Talk-Persuade-Argue-Yell-Hit Syndrome.
But why is too much adult emotion bad during discipline? People
today tell you to “let it all hang out” and show your feelings. “Express
yourself and don’t keep it all inside” seems to be the universal
recommendation of modern psychology.
Is this a good suggestion if you are a parent? One half of it is good