If the message we, as parents or teachers, want children to receive when we discipline doesn’t get through, perhaps it’s because we’re sending hidden messages in disciplining.<\/p>\n
Sometimes the message we intend to send when disciplining is not received that way because our words don’t match our actions or the way they’re presented.<\/p>\n
If this is the cases, don’t be surprised when behavior doesn’t change.<\/p>\n
Sometimes our words do match our actions, demeanor, and intent but don’t align with what we teach. The parent or teacher feels frustration, anger, apathy, or disrespect and it’s coming through.\u00a0 Even then, we could think we are merely communicating our feelings about their behavior but they might be receiving a different message like:<\/p>\n
If this is the cases, don’t be surprised when behavior doesn’t change.<\/p>\n
When you discipline, think before you speak.\u00a0 Examine your heart.\u00a0 Line up with God’s intent and focus in disciplining.\u00a0 Choose your words carefully.\u00a0 And then follow that proverbial wisdom to “say what you mean and mean what you say.”<\/p>\n
Help for Bible Teachers:<\/p>\n
If the message we, as parents or teachers, want children to receive when we discipline doesn\u2019t get through, perhaps it\u2019s because we\u2019re sending hidden messages in disciplining.<\/p>\n
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