A consequence is something that follows naturally from a person’s action, inaction or poor decision. It differs from a punishment in that a punishment is retribution. Punishment is “getting back” at someone, to hurt them back for a hurt they did. When you get a speeding ticket, it’s not a retribution for something you did [...]
Read MoreArchive for April, 2009
How to Give Teens Consequences That Work
Thursday, April 30th, 2009Why the Word “No” Sets off an Oppositional, Defiant Teen
Monday, April 27th, 2009Many parents of children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder feel hopeless and alone. They live in homes that become like little prisons as they deal with kids who are absolutely out of control and unmanageable. They don’t like their child any more, even though they still love him or her. And they’re confused about why nothing [...]
Read MoreHow to Control Your Kids Outside of the House (Hint: You Can’t)
Thursday, April 23rd, 2009Recently, I talked with the mother of a 16-year-old girl on the Parental Support Line about her daughter’s behavior outside of the house. This mom had just begun the Total Transformation program, but had questions about how to use its techniques to make her daughter follow the rules when she was away from home. “In [...]
Read MoreVideo Games and Violence: What Every Parent Should Know
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009Do violent video games have an effect on childhood development?
Germany is considering a ban on all violent video games, and the New York State Senate just passed a bill criminalizing selling violent video games to minors, punishable by up to four years in prison. Virginia Tech Shooter Cho Seung-Hui was said to be an avid [...]
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