Connection After Correction (1-24-2011)
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PODCAST SCRIPT:
Parents are likely to discipline their teenager and walk away. But I find that correction without connection can lead to contempt.
When you discipline, if you fail to make an effort to also connect with your teen, the correction can seem arbitrary and mean. Unless your teen understands that correction is for their own good, they’ll just become angry with you, not themselves, for having to be corrected.
So take a minute to remind your teen of the reasoning behind your rules. Reinforce that similar discipline is in store each time they break the rules. Assure them that you wish they didn’t have to be corrected, and that you know they can do better. That way, even times of discipline can strengthen your relationship.
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