I periodically address this issue partly because it is so
important, as well as the basis of a parent/child relationship, and also
because certain times of the year are most in need of a clear behavior and
values agreement between both parents and their child.
Summer vacation time is one of them.
Several things are obviously impacting the family lifestyle.
1.
No scheduled school time.
2.
Longer daylight time.
3.
Both short and long vacation trips.
4.
Increased fatigue from all the increased
activity.
It is impossible to over emphasize the importance of
maintaining rules and expectations during times of change.
Do
1.
All behavior and value expectations need to be
clearly defined again.
2.
Parents must agree no matter what is happening.
3.
No parent can contradict the other under any
circumstances.
4.
All behavior correction must be approached as a
positive teaching moment with clear consequences.
5.
Reinforce your expectations.
6.
Ensure everyone is getting enough sleep and down
time.
Do not
1.
Resort to punishment.
2.
Lose your cool.
3.
Over book.
4.
Feel guilty and turn a teaching moment into a
passive reward.
5.
OVER BOOK
Summer should be a wonderful time to have more opportunities
for rewarding family experiences.
They will only become that if all expectations are kept in
mind!
Have a great summer!
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