Worried about raising an entitled child? Discover how to empower compliant kids to speak up and embrace accountability through chores! Explore effective strategies for managing strong-willed children while maintaining a nurturing environment. Learn to use discipline techniques that avoid guilt and foster responsibility without power struggles. Plus, enjoy practical scripts that make parenting feel both effective and fun!
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Tough Approach With Integrity
Use a tough, no-drama approach to discipline by setting clear expectations.
Follow through consistently by framing consequences as honest outcomes, not punishments.
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Too Much Help Can Manipulate
Doing too much for kids can be manipulative by creating a sense of debt.
Balance is key to avoid manipulative parenting patterns of entitlement or fear.
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Empower Kids With Ownership
Give older kids ownership by letting them divide and assign chores themselves.
Teach the compliant child to assertively say no if manipulated by siblings.
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Do you ever fear you are raising an entitled child? How can you help the compliant child speak up? How can you use a tough approach without feeling guilty? How can you get kids to listen without resorting to endless consequences? Kirk gives you five options and scripts that work!
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