Hitting or cruel teasing. The Work: He must perform an act of service for the victim. This could be cleaning the sibling’s room, polishing their shoes, or reading a book aloud to them. Why it works: You cannot hate someone you have served. It rebuilds the broken bridge through action.
For parents raising boys, the need for proactive, structure-oriented guidance is especially apparent. Boys frequently require clear boundaries and actionable strategies to help channel their high energy and impulsive nature into productive, respectful behavior. discipline4boys work
Sit down during a calm moment to establish the house rules. Let the boy have a voice in choosing some of the minor rules to increase his buy-in. Phase 2: The Correction Hitting or cruel teasing