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The "hot" part of discipline is the heat of the boundary. It must be firm and unyielding. If the rule changes based on your mood, he will learn to negotiate rather than comply. 4. Channeling Aggression into Discipline discipline4boys hot
Forget long lectures. Try: “You threw the toy. Toy goes in time-out for 10 minutes.” Consequences should be immediate, related to the action, and brief. Please let me know if there's anything specific
Implementing discipline for boys can be challenging, and there are common mistakes to avoid: It must be firm and unyielding
Biologically, boys are often more prone to externalizing their frustrations. Due to higher levels of testosterone and typically slower development of the prefrontal cortex (the brain’s "brakes"), boys may react to discipline with physical restlessness, anger, or shut-downs.
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