As a mother of 3 I would like to add that if you practice all your points, the first point
Do you punish your child when he/she does something wrong? If you answered no, then you are screwed.
will hardly ever be necessary.
I have amazing children and appreciate them as human beings. I am always complimented on their behaviour, especially by teachers, but I hardly ever punish them. They want to please me.
Hi @onetree I also never needed to punish my children. Maybe it is my eyes...I could just look at them and they would listen. Somewhere you and I did something right! Mine are now grownup, but they still respect me at all times. Thanks for commenting!