Consistency is key in disciplining children from "summary" of Have a New Kid by Friday by Dr. Kevin Leman
Consistency is the name of the game when it comes to disciplining children. Kids are smart, they can pick up on inconsistencies in your behavior quicker than you think. If you let something slide one day and then come down hard on them for the same thing the next day, they're going to be confused. They won't know what to expect from you, and that's not a good place to be in as a parent. When you're consistent in your discipline, you're sending a clear message to your children. They know what the boundaries are, and they know what the consequences will be if they step out of line. This sense of predictability is actually comforting to kids. It lets them know that you're in control, that you mean what you say, and that you're looking out for their best interests. Inconsistency, on the other hand, breeds chaos. It creates an atmosphere of uncertainty and anxiety. Your kids won't know how to behave because they won't know which versio...
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