My daughter (age 7) is a very healthy, smart, independent, loving and happy little girl. I wonder, am I a good disciplinarian...am I too hard on her...just right...am I too abrupt when I discipline her and forget she is only 7 years old since she is so advance and mature for her age...sometimes I feel I am a bit "mean" to her, but I know when a child is being disciplined it is not the "nicest" way to be.
any advice and suggestions are appreciated!

regina December 30, 2008 9:50 PM

Raffaella i am wondering if we ever know we are doing a good job. My kids are 14, 17 and 23 and i still wonder every day whether or not i am doing a good job.

dremery December 18, 2008 9:43 AM

Discipline with love. Discipling our children is to guide them and teach them lessons they need to be successful in life. If you are charged with emotion when you discipline then you are either taking it personal, waiting too long to set boundaries, or have expectations and upset when she does not meet them. So check in with what has you "being mean" when disciplining your child.