Disrespectful Teen
Question: We are at our wits end trying to discipline our 13-yr. old son. He is VERY disrespectful…(the more I do for him – the more he disrespects us). We thought we were disciplining him the “right way” – but no – its not working. He has gone weeks w/o the things he enjoys the […]
Boredom
Boredom Question: My child complains about being bored and expects me to drop everything to entertain him. What do you suggest? Answer: From the Book Positive Discipline A-Z Understanding Your Child, Yourself, and the Situation We live in a society where children are used to being entertained. Television and electronic games are major contributors to this […]
Temper Tantrums Have Returned in My 4-year-old
Temper Tantrums Have Returned in My 4-year-old Question: My daughter is 4 1/2. This past week or two her behavior has not been very good. She has starting having MAJOR temper tantrums. For example, we will go to get dressed and I will say it is cold today, pick out what pants you want to […]
Lying
Lying Question: “I don’t know how to get my child to stop lying. We have tried very hard to teach high moral standards. The more I punish him, the more he lies. I’m really worried.” Answer: (An excerpt from the book Positive Discipline A-Z) Understanding Yourself, the Situation, and Why Children Lie We have searched and […]
Setting Limits With Children
Setting Limits With Children Question: Do you have any articles or can you direct me to or any literature that deals specifically with the consequences for the developing child’s personality of parents who don’t set and/or enforce limits? Thank you. Answer: Children certainly need limits. All of our books are based on research that demonstrates […]
Refuses to Cooperate
Refuses to Cooperate Question: Dear Dr. Nelsen, I have a son in the 1st Grade. When things don’t go his way, he refuses to cooperate. He either becomes a “statue,” a “limp rag doll,” or becomes defiant in other ways. I have read your book “Positive Discipline” and my husband is in the middle of […]
Family Meetings
Family Meetings Question: Dear Jane,I have a question about family meetings. We have just started them at our home and already are pleased and having fun with the results. We have a family of four; my husband, myself and two daughters 7 and 5. My five year old has been reluctant to sit in the […]
Child Runs and Explores While Shopping
Child Runs and Explores While Shopping Question:I have just found your website and am going to go buy one of the positive discipline books tomorrow. My daughter is almost 17months old and is a very good little girl. Our challenge is when we are out and about, shopping or farmers market for example. She wants […]
Can Discipline Nurture Children?
Can Discipline Nurture Children? QUESTION: I run a support group for Day Care Providers in a small city in MA. Some of the members have a concern about the nurturing of one member in particular. She readily admits she spanks her own children (Bible backed) and says she does not hit the daycare children. I […]
7-Year-Old and High Level of Frustration
7-Year-Old and High Level of Frustration Question: Our seven year-old is very bright, social, and out going. She is very daring and often makes decisions that escalate into more than they started out being. For example, when she’s doing something like talking back she doesn’t know when to stop she become so over the top […]
