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There are several ways to go about helping turn around the attitude in your child. I would like to talk about one way briefly and that is to take control as the parent.

Yes, it does sound really simple but let me tell you that not all parents do this. As parents we need to give specific directions instead of requesting things. Our kids should know without a doubt that we are the boss. You don’t need to let them know this in a rude way. Be gentle yet firm in your dealings with them.

Once you are sounding like you are in control you are on your way to actually being in control. Kids need to know that their parents are the boss. What’s more, if you don’t show the child that you are the boss, kids will often assume control by default, and you don’t want that to happen.

When a child doesn’t do what you ask them to do, you need to say to them, “what are you supposed to be doing?” Then the next thing you need to say is “do it”. This makes sure that the child knows exactly what they should be doing. Then there can be no excuses.

It can be horrible when a child tries to engage in a power struggle about what they should or shouldn’t be doing. But there is a secret in all of this. When you tell them what they should be doing, then you should turn and walk away to disengage with them. You don’t want to give them the opportunity to talk back to you.

There can be no argument with only one party. One more thing, make sure you do not ask your child to give you explanations as to why they did or didn’t do something. If we do that we are actually training our kids to give us excuses. If you don’t ask your child for an excuse chances are you won’t get one.

So this is one very simple way to turn around your kid’s attitude in less than one week. But always remember, change must start with the parent first, then the kid.

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