How To Handle Stubborn Kids?

Frankie
I know that scolding kids is not good and they should be treated with tender love but what should be done when the kid is too stubborn.
sleepless6
I think the punishment should fit the crime, if the kids are too stubborn then they are personally in my opinion, spoiled. Time to do things to let them know how good they have it. Donate some toys to the underprivileged, volunteer at a soup kitchen, collect clothing for homeless, etc
ACCER
A recent study has shown that teenagers in the US have the highest amount of unearned positive self-esteem in the world. Literally. It's time to quit worrying about their self-esteem and start worrying about bringing them back to reality.
Cassandra
Some parents think that it's all about loving the child, but they misunderstand love as always praising, granting every wish, and never scolding or disciplining. Then they have a spoiled child who feels entitled to everything.
How to deal with stubbornness? Set your rules and enforce them. Outstubborn the kid.
K1nS
The best way is to take things away from them to teach them a lesson, they will soon learn
ZmmaJannan
Choose your battles. You can't pick at every little thing when dealing with an especially stubborn child. Decide on which things are really important and stick to your guns. If your child challenges you on the important things, then yes a scolding or punishment may be necessary.
Scolding kids is actually good for them. You can scold someone that you love. Actually, if you scold them it's very loving. You are sparing them a rough future.
SpoiledAngel
I do not think there is anything wrong with scolding a child. Physically and verbally abusing a child are the things that are not good. Good old reprimanding or whatever discipline you utilize comes in very handy when you are trying to get through to a stubborn child.
Of course there are different forms of stubbornness therefore there are different methods that need to be used when dealing with and correcting it. A child who is stubborn to the point that he does not listen to his parents should not be treated the same as a child who refuses to eat his vegetables. -You really need to to look at each act individually and only then are you really going to find useful advice on how to deal with it.
LeighA
There is nothing wrong with scolding a child. As some others have mentioned here the lack of scolding and discipline is what makes children stubborn and willful.
vincent22
it depends on what you mean by "stubborn". if they do the so called "wrong" things then punishment is needed. but if they just stand up for their rights you should let them exercise free will. you will thank yourself later
kernow
Very wise advice, children need to have clear boundaries and consequences if they do not observe boundaries, but y.you need to allow them a little room for self expression
deltic
It really depends what they are being stubborn about, and why they are being stubborn. If the child is being stubborn because he is afraid he needs reassurance
shawn
If you be rude to stubborn kids, then there is no way to improve their qualities. But you cab change them gradually, talk to them in a gentle and calm manner, take them to new place, change their mindset .

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