Kids Who Ignore Consequences - 10 Ways to Make Them Stick. Does your child ignore every consequence you give him? This week, James Lehman gives you 10 specific ways to make consequences work—even for the most resistant child. When kids are faced with something unpleasant, they'll often act like it doesn't matter to them. When your child says, “I don't care” or seems unaffected when you give him a consequence, what he’s really saying is, “You can't hurt me.”
That’s because receiving a consequence makes kids feel powerless. Focus on what you want your child to learn from the consequence—not whether or not he's going to care. Personally, I don't think parents should worry too much when their child appears not to be affected. To put it another way, if you're looking for your child to surrender, forget about it.
In my opinion, you have to be like that police officer when giving your child a consequence. Again, if you're trying to get your child to care about the consequence you give him, that's like trying to get him to like you. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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2 ½ cups hot water 2 T (tablespoons) baby bath (I use generic) 2 T (tablespoons) baby oil (if your children are sensitive to mineral oil, substitute coconut or vegetable oil) They cost around $3 for a pack of 2. Pour over towels. Ultimate Parenting WebGuide.