Quote From: missmama4I really wish that there was really a book on the correct way to raise your children, but let's face it, there isn't. It's basically trial and error.
My situation is, I have 4 girls. 7,4,3,and 1. My 7 year old lives 18 hrs away, which goes without saying, very hard. My other 3 are at home 24-7. My 4year old, Ryan, is getting such a smarty brittches, that I can't take it. My 3 year old, Bailey, use to be so sweet, but now is following in Ryan's footsteps. My 1year old, Emma-Grace is to the point to where she won't mind. I'm worried that I have waited to long to discipline. Seems like I would have it right by now, Wrong!
It's my fault, I am not consistant. I say, "If you do that again, I'm gonna," about a million times and never do anything. They know this. They're kids but they're not stupid!
So, I know my problem, now the question is how do I change it? Is it too late? Am I doomed? Help!
No it isn't too late, start now and stick with your guns, be consistent and keep the communication lines open. You are the parent and it starts with you, no changes will happen if you do not start making them. Start a sticker chart and when ever you see them doing something good/nice/listening, they get a sticker on their chart and when they receive so many stickers, they will get a special treat from you, My three year old is smart and she has caught on to our system, I give my girls coins to put in theri banks when they do waht they are suppose to do and if they don't they get no money and they know it.
