Your right, there are more effective ways. First you explain the difference between a right and a privilege. Then you take away a privilege if they persist in doing something wrong. Its called logical consequences. They have to earn it back.

Too many parents want to be their kid's friend instead of their parent. They are afraid of denying them anything at all. Many kids are growing up believing that they are entitled to anything they want and that they have all the power. They also do not respect their parents.

Earning privileges works well.



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