The 10 Biggest Mistakes Parents Make

Many of the following mistakes are made in the name of love. Too often we think we are helping our children when the long-term results of what we do may be discouraging. Other mistakes are made because we just don’t know what else to do. Thankfully, one of the foundation principles of Positive Discipline is that “Mistakes are Wonderful Opportunities to Learn”. So don’t beat up on yourself if you have been making some of these mistakes. Children are very loving and forgiving, and we have the opportunity to model for them how we can learn from our mistakes.

1. Going for immediate rather than long-term results. Punishment may work to stop the behavior right now, but has detrimental long-term effects. Focus on solutions instead of punishment.