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Author: Laura Kaine
We all know rules are important in a family be we as parents often have a hard time having those rules accepted by our kids. You probably noticed how children find rules unfair. An unruly child basically doesn’t understand the rules, the necessity of them. This is not strange. Indeed, if rules are not discussed and explained, they can’t be accepted by children.

Having an unruly child has to make you rethink how you communicate with your child rather than “what’s wrong with him ?”. By saying things differently, taking the time to explain the reasons of your decisions, you can impact your child’s behaviour. You can clearly change your child’s behavior by applying a different “strategy” with him, by using new communication tools.
The 4 following key advices will help you deal more effectively with your unruly child :
 
1. Explain and therefore justify the rules you settle, the punishments you give. Make clear what you say “no” to. I always say that when a child understands things, it’s easier for him to accept them and apply them. You have to make him aware of the logic consequences of his acts.
 
2.  Try to find what causes a bad behaviour in your child. It’s a way of expression for your child and hides something, maybe a lack of attention. Sometimes, meeting your child’s needs is enough to make him accept your rules.
 
3. Your child probably doesn’t know how to react differently. Try to give him alternatives to his bad behaviour. You need to make him aware of the consequences of a bad and good behaviour in his life, what he can gain or loose. How it makes you feel. Emphasize the pride you feel when he acts in a good way, the privileges he can have. Reward his good behavior !
 
4. Show compassion to your child. Understand his frustration. Tell him stories about your childhood. What rules taught you. Tell him that you settle rules because you care. It’s an expression of love. You know what is good for him. With such explanation, your child will understand your rules and feel loved and secure through them.
 
I hope these advices will help you make your unruly child accept the rules you settle. Of course I don’t know what exactly is your situation like and maybe it’s more complicated and your child is unruly and defiant for too long. In that case, I believe a parenting program could help and support you through the change you want to make in your child’s behaviour, in your family.
 
 
 
 
 
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About the Author: I'm a mom and an editor and a wife too. I discovered how wonderful mastering parenting skills is when I faced a very difficult situation with my daughter's behavior, June. Having changed this situation into a strong relationship and real peace of mind for me and my husband made me want to share what I know to help others, which I did, with several families, different situations. It changes everything to understand what are the mistakes we make, how we can improve the way we communicate with our children to help them become responsible adults.
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