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Should you check your 10 year olds phone?
The age of your child is also very relevant. A 10-year-old getting their first phone is very different from a 17-year-old who has earned the right to some privacy. In general, as children get older and prove themselves to be trustworthy, it is wise to allow them more freedom while still keeping an eye on them.
How do you discipline a disrespectful 10 year old?
Here are 5 rules that will help you handle disrespect:
- Don’t Take It Personally. I know this is a hard one, but try not to take what your child is saying or doing personally.
- Be Prepared.
- Avoid Power Struggles at All Costs.
- Be Determined.
- Be a Teacher and Coach.
How do you tell your child they should lose their phone?
Instead, just say: “All right, fine, but you’re still going to lose your cell phone for 48 hours.” Then simply turn around and leave the room. Again, if you’re trying to get your child to care about the consequence you give him, that’s like trying to get him to like you. You shouldn’t try to control his emotional life.
What to do when your child says they don’t have homework?
If your child says they have no homework, then they should use that time to study or read. Either way, there should be a time set aside where the electronics are off. When a kid wears his headphones when you’re trying to talk to him, make no bones about it: he is not ignoring you, he is disrespecting you.
How do I get my child to give back their electronics?
Do not continue to explain your consequences or justify your decisions. They may mumble to themselves or text their friends about how awful you are, and it may take some time, but eventually, your child will decide to practice those skills that earn back their electronics. Think of it this way: a privilege is a motivator.
What do you do when your child says they don’t care?
Don’t get sucked into an argument when your teen says, “I don’t care,” because that argument brings you down to his level—and that’s what he’s looking for. Instead, just say: “All right, fine, but you’re still going to lose your cell phone for 48 hours.” Then simply turn around and leave the room.