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Handling an unruly child

Even the youngest of parents will run into problems, when it comes to an unruly child. We have all seen them, chances are there is one in your family (or is it you?). The parents who are so strung out, with the stress of having an unruly child at home. Most of these parents are often times frazzled, and try to maintain a stress-free situation. This, unfortunately leads to the parent neglecting their own needs. Whether it be going to lunch with friends, or to a holiday family function. There are some steps that should be taken with an unruly child, and get those wings ready to fly.


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There are no reasons that a parent should be grounded by an unruly child, you are after all the parent. While there may be some medical reasons that your child is acting out, generally speaking a loving touch, and a firm stand with discipline can help in nearly any situation. It is important to keep in mind that you are the parent, the alpha. Also, that children need discipline, and structure to grow and become valuable citizens of their home town. Often times mis-behavior can be traced to laxed parenting, or the push over parents. However, I myself have an aunt that exhibits this behavior. Unfortunately, it isn't just her that suffers for her unwillingness to take the reins, but her oldest daughter who had been molded into a wonderful young girl. Is now taking the brunt of her decisions, she often times is neglected as she sits idly by and allows both of her children to run aloof. She often times forgoes family functions, or in recent times selects places such as McDonald's to hold Christmas.

To me, that is not a family get together or a holiday. If that were the case, I have just taken four holidays in the last month within April. This behavior isn't only destructive to the small family unit, but helps to sever the threads within the extended family as a whole.

It is important to re-assert yourself as the parent, setting rules and guidelines. Such as curfew, dinner manners, and when they clean up their toys. It is also imperative that you set a schedule, for things such as meals, sleep, and play times. If you child doesn't seem to want to cope with family functions, or perhaps they aren't getting along well with another child. Set up play dates! Of course, you will need to observe and correct any negative behavior they exhibit, but it is important especially while your child is a toddler. Children learn to cope with others, by playing with children within their age group. If you don't have a readily accessible friend with children, try a gymboree class, or even a daycare for an hour or two a day. This will not only help their socialization skills, but help in expending excess energy allowing your night to be easier.

Once you have set these ground rules in place, do not waver. The moment you give on any of your set guide lines, is the moment your child will begin to slip back into their naughty past behavior. Stand strong, and remember that you are not the only parent out there who feels this way. Find a support group of parents within your area, and while your child is off at play take some "you" time.

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