NAGGING Delilah nagged Samson until he finally revealed the secret of his strength. The phrase tired to death sums up the effects of nagging, doesnt it? Sometimes we give in to our kids requests, even when we know its not best for them, just to buy some momentary peace. It comes at a price, however, because weve rewarded the very behavior we want to discourage. Parents can be good at nagging, too. One reason we default to nagging is because its easier than following through with consequences. But we have to ask ourselves whether relieving our anxiety for a moment is really producing the behavior we are seeking? Relationships suffer when we nag. Its not a behavior that earns respect and it can cause our kids to grow tired to death of us. Even though its tough to give consequences with empathy, its a much more considerate way to treat our children. Giving consequences with empathy is far more effective than nagging.
Posted on: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 10:00:46 +0000
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