http://kirkweisler.com/t4d/2008/10/21/teach-or-punish/ Chief Morale Officer Kirk Weisler's Thought 4 the Day Mon, 21 May 2012 17:49:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 http://kirkweisler.com/t4d/2008/10/21/teach-or-punish/#comment-5230 Tony Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:45:43 +0000 http://kirkweisler.com/t4d/2008/10/21/teach-or-punish/#comment-5230 I agree, the principle is wonderful, and certainly something many of us are aware of, but *how* to control the emotions is the part that's missing. How about some tips for managing those emotions to avoid a "screaming match". Those of us with teenaged children, dare I say especially daughters, know this scenario all too well. The love and caring and desire for them to understand the concern and disappointment we feel when these things happen are powerful things, and taking the wrong approach can be disastrous to the future of the relationship. I agree, the principle is wonderful, and certainly something many of us are aware of, but *how* to control the emotions is the part that’s missing. How about some tips for managing those emotions to avoid a “screaming match”. Those of us with teenaged children, dare I say especially daughters, know this scenario all too well. The love and caring and desire for them to understand the concern and disappointment we feel when these things happen are powerful things, and taking the wrong approach can be disastrous to the future of the relationship.

]]> http://kirkweisler.com/t4d/2008/10/21/teach-or-punish/#comment-5223 Jo Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:23:46 +0000 http://kirkweisler.com/t4d/2008/10/21/teach-or-punish/#comment-5223 So what did Greg tell his daughter? :) So what did Greg tell his daughter?

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