Explain your rules and decisions

Be clear about what you expect

• Explain specifics
• Set them up to succeed

Reasoning with your child

• Explain the reason behind the rule
• When explaining rules to your children your explanations must be...
• Under 6 years old: reasonable and truthful
• 6-11: reasonable and logical
• 11+: reasonable, logical, and consistent with other things you have said or don't

“Your child should respect you because you are the parent, but obey you because you are correct.”
Hear your child’s point of view: even if you don't agree with it
Admit your mistakes: this will allow your children to feel comfortable to come to you with their mistakes.