How to Control My Son's Behavior
Controlling your son's behavior helps him to learn appropriate ways to interact with others at home, in school and in the community. Most parents want to raise a son who respects others and is a successful member of his school class and neighborhood. Learning to control your son's behavior can be as simple as following a few tips and showing him love and affection every day.
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Stay calm. Your son will respond to you more favorably if you use a quiet, even tone of voice as opposed to screaming.
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Get down on your son's level and look him in the eye. This ensures he is not just hearing your words but listening to what you are saying. For older children, sit at a table and remove distractions, such as television, cellphones and music.
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Set limits, rules and consequences with your son prior to attempting to control his behavior. He needs to know what is expected of him to understand how to behave. Use proactive language and tell your son what he should be doing instead of what he shouldn't.
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Keep consequences fair, age-appropriate and in line with the rule being broken. The consequence has to be serious enough to warrant your son wanting to follow the rules but not so serious that a simple infraction results in dire consequences.
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Give your son choices. Misbehavior can be the result of too much limitation and the need to break free. Allow your son to have choices whenever possible, such as choosing clothes to wear to school, whether to go to the playground or the library and what he has for dessert (after he finishes dinner, of course).
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Talk with your son periodically to see how things are going with him. Get to know his friends and their parents, as well, to keep up-to-date on what goes on in his life. Talk to his teachers about his grades and any concerns you have.
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Set a curfew for an older child to prevent him from staying out too late. Purchase a prepaid cellphone with parental locks so you can stay in touch with him without giving him too much liberty with texting and talking.
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