Discipline4 Boys Site

The solution is not permissiveness. It is structured intensity .

Consistency is the foundation of effective discipline. If consequences change based on a parent’s mood, boys become confused about the boundaries. discipline4 boys

| Misbehavior | Typical Punishment (Ineffective) | Discipline4Boys Consequence (Effective) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Hits brother over video game | Yelling + 1 hour no screens | Loses video game privilege for 24 hours; must write a “peace plan” for sharing the controller. | | Leaves baseball gear on the floor | Nagging + grounding | Gear is “confiscated” for 48 hours; boy must earn it back by doing an extra chore for the family. | | Talks back disrespectfully | Lecture + loss of dessert | Must re-do the request with a respectful tone. If unable, the request is denied until proper tone is used. | The solution is not permissiveness

: Before sitting down for serious talk, let them burn off steam with a "running break" or a quick game. Shoulder-to-Shoulder Talking If consequences change based on a parent’s mood,

: Providing boys with the emotional control needed to govern themselves.