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Republicans need The Naughty Mat.
The Naughty Mat
Staying calm and in control while your child learns their boundaries is key, and it helps to be consistent in the way you discipline them. The Naughty Mat is used on the show as an alternative to the Naughty Step when you're out and about and your child's behaviour becomes unreasonable
How it works
When your child misbehaves, explain what they've done wrong, tell them that their behaviour is unacceptable, and warn them that if they behave in the same way again, they'll be put on the Naughty Mat. Make sure your voice remains calm, not angry, and use a low, authoritative tone.
Are you somewhere which is particularly triggering the situation? If your child is always difficult in the supermarket or the cafe, try to get them involved more in what you're doing, and make sure you keep communicating. Or is your child tired or hungry? See if you can help resolve their frustration and move them on to another activity, or use the Involvement Technique to diffuse the situation.
If they misbehave again, find a suitably quiet corner and immediately put them on the Naughty Mat. Explain clearly why they are there and how long they must stay there (one minute per year of their age). Don't feel shy if people stare - it's much better to calmly use the mat than to lose your temper with your child in public.
If your child comes off the mat, put them back on using gentle but firm movements and keep putting them back on until they realise that you’re committed to keeping them there for the agreed set time.
Staying calm and in control while your child learns their boundaries is key, and it helps to be consistent in the way you discipline them. The Naughty Mat is used on the show as an alternative to the Naughty Step when you're out and about and your child's behaviour becomes unreasonable
How it works
When your child misbehaves, explain what they've done wrong, tell them that their behaviour is unacceptable, and warn them that if they behave in the same way again, they'll be put on the Naughty Mat. Make sure your voice remains calm, not angry, and use a low, authoritative tone.
Are you somewhere which is particularly triggering the situation? If your child is always difficult in the supermarket or the cafe, try to get them involved more in what you're doing, and make sure you keep communicating. Or is your child tired or hungry? See if you can help resolve their frustration and move them on to another activity, or use the Involvement Technique to diffuse the situation.
If they misbehave again, find a suitably quiet corner and immediately put them on the Naughty Mat. Explain clearly why they are there and how long they must stay there (one minute per year of their age). Don't feel shy if people stare - it's much better to calmly use the mat than to lose your temper with your child in public.
If your child comes off the mat, put them back on using gentle but firm movements and keep putting them back on until they realise that you’re committed to keeping them there for the agreed set time.
https://www.supernanny.co.uk/Advice/-/Parenting-Skills/-/Discipline-and-Reward/The-Naughty-Mat.aspx
They are recalcitrant children.
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