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One of the greatest challenges in disciplining boys is staying calm. Because boys are often loud and physical, parents sometimes feel they need to be louder and more physical to get through to them. However, shouting often triggers a "fight or flight" response in a boy’s brain, shutting down the part responsible for learning and logic.
: If they are making "annoying" noises or minor fusses to get a reaction, stay neutral. discipline4 boys
Let him step outside without it. He will quickly realize he's cold and ask for the jacket you "just happened" to bring along. This teaches him to trust his own physical cues rather than just obeying your command. 3. The "Love Cup" Connection One of the greatest challenges in disciplining boys
Never discipline a boy when you are angry, and never discipline him when he is in a full "flood state" (a tantrum, a rage, a shutdown). In those moments, his amygdala—the brain's alarm system—has hijacked his thinking brain. He cannot learn. : If they are making "annoying" noises or
: Boys feel safer and more confident when they know exactly where the "lines" are drawn. Emotional Safety