BE YOUR CHILD'S FRIEND: Many at times parents do not talk nor discuss with there children which have in so many ways destroyed the future of the kids, some are even afraid of their parents which is not good, why not make them friends, go out wit them etc by so doing you can be able to impact knowledge to them and they can be able to leak some of their secret to you and you will guild them on what to do.

TAKE CHARGE: Children crave limits, which help them understand and manage an often confusing world. Show your love by setting boundaries so your kids can explore and discover their passions safely.

DON'T BE TOO LOVING "It is simply not possible to spoil a child with love," he writes. "What we often think of as the product of spoiling a child is never the result of showing a child too much love. It is usually the consequence of giving a child things in place of love -- things like leniency, lowered expectations, or material possessions."

PICK YOUR BATTLES: Kids can't absorb too many rules without turning off completely. Forget arguing about little stuff like fashion choices and occasional potty language. Focus on the things that really matter -- that means no hitting, rude talk, or lying.

ADAPT YOUR PARENTING TO FIT CHILD. Keep pace with your child's development. Your child is growing up. Consider how age is affecting the child's behavior.
"The same drive for independence that is making your three-year-old say 'no' all the time is what's motivating him to be toilet trained," writes Steinberg. "The same intellectual growth spurt that is making your 13-year-old curious and inquisitive in the classroom also is making her argumentative at the dinner table."
For example: An eighth grader is easily distracted, irritable. His grades in school are suffering. He's argumentative. Should parents push him more, or should they be understanding so his self-esteem doesn't suffer?
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