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By Shannon Mosher, Licensed Professional Counselor<\/a><\/p>\n There are myriad reasons parents choose to homeschool<\/a>\u00a0their children: parental control over the pace and approach to subjects; more flexible schedules and routines; more opportunities for children to develop discipline; faster progress with one-on-one learning; customized approach for a student with special needs\u2014the list of reasons goes on and on. Parents have been choosing homeschooling over public education for as long as public education has existed. However, many parents in the last year did not <\/span>choose<\/span><\/em>\u00a0to have their children learn from home. That decision was made for them.<\/span><\/p>\n The COVID-19 pandemic forced public school systems\u2014and many other schools\u2014to move their classes onto online learning platforms to safeguard the health of students, teachers, school faculty, and their families. For many parents of these children, this was uncharted territory\u2014they were not used to having their children at home 24\/7. This new situation came with many new challenges. No longer were public school teachers responsible for dealing with their children\u2019s misbehavior<\/a> throughout the day; it was now the responsibility of the parent.<\/span><\/p>\n Many parents are still struggling with this aspect of schooling children at home<\/a> and may not know what to do or where to start. If you\u2019re in this group and still experience some frustration with having your child at home 24\/7, here are three of the best ways to prevent misbehavior and have an easier homeschooling experience.<\/span><\/p>\n When it\u2019s time for your child to do chores, eat a meal, or participate in other activities, giving them options to choose from is an excellent way to build trust and respect. The ability to make their own decisions gives children agency, something that they are always striving to develop as they grow. Remember: a growing sense of autonomy<\/a> is natural, appropriate, and healthy as children mature.<\/span><\/p>\n Here are two key guidelines parents ought to remember when giving choices to their kids:<\/span><\/p>\n As stated before, children are constantly testing limits and boundaries<\/a>. This may sound like a bad thing, but it\u2019s a natural and important part of the growing up process that helps them to become more independent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Setting limits won\u2019t completely remove misbehavior like arguments or backtalk, but it can significantly reduce such behavior. Clear boundaries can keep your child from testing them as much (though they will\u00a0<\/span>always<\/span><\/em>\u00a0be testing them). Providing consequences<\/a> will reinforce those boundaries and expectations.<\/span><\/p>\n So, how can you\u00a0<\/span>establish boundaries<\/span><\/a>\u00a0with your child?<\/span><\/p>\n The life of a child is one of constant change; it\u2019s confusing, unpredictable, and even scary. This uncertainty often leads to misbehavior as the child fights to feel some sense of control amid this uncertainty. By establishing habits<\/a> and routines, you can clarify your child’s roles and responsibilities at key times of the day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Providing your child\u00a0<\/span>with a sense of certainty<\/span><\/a>\u00a0about how parts of their day will go can help them feel safe and secure and may even allow them to thrive. Routines are an excellent way to develop that sense of security and diminish control-seeking misbehavior. Establish these habits slowly by focusing on just one part of the day.<\/span><\/p>\n Using visual reminders such as checklists can help foster a sense of discipline<\/a> in your child and lead them to finish their tasks without requiring any prompting from you. In addition to creating routines, you should use boundaries and consequences to reinforce those routines (\u201cIf you don\u2019t complete the checklist, you don\u2019t get your allowance this week.\u201d)<\/span><\/p>\n Note that, while routines are important and effective, it\u2019s okay for parents to deviate from time to time in order to demonstrate flexibility.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The great thing about these methods is that they are interdependent and form a coherent, effective system for reducing misbehavior, creating healthy habits and routines<\/a>, and developing discipline in children while they are at home. It won\u2019t be easy, but over time you will have a much-improved homeschooling experience!<\/span><\/p>\n By Shannon Mosher, Licensed Professional Counselor Top 3 Best Ways of Preventing Misbehavior in Children?Homeschool Edition There are myriad reasons parents choose to homeschool?their children: parental control over the pace and approach to subjects; more flexible schedules and routines; more opportunities for children to develop discipline; faster progress with one-on-one learning; customized approach for a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3168,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1841,542,628,529],"tags":[1535,1857,1856,1497,1578,999,1085,1708,1638,1642,51,1639,1640],"class_list":["post-41483","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-parenting","category-featured-articles","category-general","category-good-therapy-announcements","tag-coronavirus","tag-covid-homeschooling","tag-covid-parenting","tag-covid-19","tag-covid-19-family","tag-discipline","tag-homeschooling","tag-pandemic","tag-parent","tag-parent-child-relationship","tag-healthy-parenting","tag-parenting-covid-19","tag-parenting-tips"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41483","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3168"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41483"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41483\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41483"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41483"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41483"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Top 3 Best Ways of Preventing Misbehavior in Children\u2014Homeschool Edition<\/span><\/h1>\n
#1: Give Your Child Choices<\/span><\/h2>\n
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#2: Set Boundaries with Your Child<\/span><\/h2>\n
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#3 Create Morning and Evening Routines<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Struggling with pandemic-era parenting demands? You’re not the only one. To find a therapist who can help you navigate these concerns, search for a therapist<\/a> in your area and filter your results by Common Specialties > All other issues > Parenting.<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"