It can be increasingly difficult bringing up a child in today’s modern world because there are so many technological distractions available to kids nowadays all across Australia. It has made parenting harder than making it easier and our children don’t want to get involved in social activities and in nature because they are constantly scrolling on their smartphones and laptops. It has led to Australian kids having behavioural issues and although some of these problems are, in fact, mental issues, we still need to know the ways to encourage our children to act better.
One of your first ports of call is to reach out to a positive behaviour support practitioner who has gone through years of training and study to be able to provide you with the best advice possible when it comes to your somewhat badly behaved child. There are a number of reasons why children are difficult to handle and this individual will help you to get to the root of the problem. This is just one way to encourage positive behaviour from your children in today’s world and the following are some others.
- Try to spend quality time together – Everyone understands that you are incredibly is the individual and you’re trying to hold down a full-time job while also taking care of your children. You need to set time aside however so that you can give your child some much-needed attention and this means spending quality time with them. It could be doing something as simple as playing a game, reading a book or just having a conversation. Children need positivity in their lives so lots of smiling, lots of hugs and a huge amount of encouragement is warranted.
- Be a role model for your kid – There is an expression that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree and this is incredibly true when it comes to parents and their children. You need to be the best role model possible and lead by example rather than telling your kids what you want them to do. If you want your children to say please and thank you when they receive something and when they want something then you too must practice this in your life.
- Try to think like your children – You need to think back to when you were a child and the things that you got up to. This will help you to have a more open mind when it comes to trying to understand how your children are feeling or how they are reacting. This brings you closer to them and it gives you a better understanding of how to deal with their bad behaviour when it does occur.
You also need to be a good listener as a parent and put down the remote control, turn your head and really listen to what they have to say. If you promise your kids that you will do something then follow through on that promise for them and yourself.