I know the title says 10 tips, but I had to split it into 2 parts because it's too much to type and too much for you guys to read:D Enjoy!:lol::P
- Encourage their good behavior. On those rare occasions when they do something right, reward them - offer to stay home and babysit while they stay out way past curfew. Remember that if they get the idea they can't please you, they'll stop trying all together.
- Don't be overly critical. Although it may be hard to believe, parents have feelings too. When you correct their behavior, try to add a compliment about something nice they've done lately. They respond positively to the words "thank you."
- Try to conceal your disgust. If you must be out in public with them, walking 10 feet behind them will only draw more attention to your plight. Instead, walk with them and show the world how bighearted you really are. Only a truly confident person would allow themselves to be seen with losers.
- Be consistent. If your style is to talk on the phone for 4 hours each day after school, don't suddenly decide to do your homework first and use your phone time before you go to bed. This will only confuse them.
- Don't try to teach them more than one new thing at a time. They are easily overwhelmed and will shut down if you feed them more information than they can process at once.
I hope it was funny:D I added some things of my own to make it more funny:wink: I'll give you part 2 tomorrow:D
Did you know it's National Siblings Day?:? I didn't know that. Oh well. I'm still going to beat on my sister and make her life miserable:lol::wink: