Teaching Children to Obey

When directing or correcting a child, use this simple process consistently for success:

1-     Attention: Get the child’s undivided attention.

2-     Directions: Give the child clear directions with a reasonable time frame.

3-     No Yelling: Expect the child to obey.  If he or she does not obey, do not yell or nag. 

4-     Action: If the child did not obey, take immediate action with appropriate discipline.