A lot of you know as I was growing up...my mother was usually drunk, or runnin the streets. So as far as discipline...we only got a beating with a cord or shoe or something when we pissed her off. Not necessarily (sp?) bc we did something we knew we shouldnt have done.
So now...with my girls...I know there are obvious things that they should be reprimanded about, or punished for doing or not doing. But sometimes I feel like... "is it that serious?" or "should I just let that slide?" Sometimes I dont know if Im putting them in the right direction or not. Mostly because even though Ive been a mom for almost 5 years, Im still lost. I didnt have what I want to be..a mother who knows best and only wants the best for my children.
An example... If Ahrie feels she needs to keep getting up from the table during a meal, I take her dish away. It bothers me that she doesnt sit down,chill out,and eat. Also, if shes been lingering over her barely touched dinner plate and says "Im done, I dont want anymore" am I wrong for not allowing her to eat when bedtime comes around and she complains of hunger? We're talking 45 minutes or so between dinner and bed. If she doesnt like what I cooked (when I know other days she has eaten it) I dont make alternative meals. She can wait til the next meal.
Also, I HATE repeating myself over and over.Pick up your toys X10 Put your shoes at the door X 10. Should I expect an almost 5 yr. old to do what I say the first time?
I dunno..sometimes I feel like Im doing such a bad mom,and I get so upset at myself. Sometimes I feel like Im not consistent with her because sometimes I think Im too hard on her. Other times I feel Im not.... ??????
So what are some rules and consequences you all have, particularly if you have 2 yr. olds and 5 yr. olds...



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