How to deal with a stubborn child

Avoid disagreeing with your child by choosing the right timing for your requests, so your child doesn't have to give up what they're doing to do what you want. - Be realistic when setting negotiable topics, allowing your child the opportunity to choose some of their own, such as the clothes they want to wear or the cartoon they want to watch. - Be realistic when setting non-negotiable topics, which you won't change no matter how much your child disagrees. For example, your child's safety rules and going to school are non-negotiable topics. - Ask your child what you want them to do in a kind but natural way, without begging. - Make sure your requests are reasonable. - Praise your child when they cooperate or when they behave well. - Use routine and repetition, as they are effective teaching tools. Don't... - Don't respond to your child in the same stubborn way. Remain calm and don't challenge your child by being more stubborn than them. - Be decisive and don't give in to your child's stubbornness until they know their limits. - Don't tell your child you're going to punish him and then don't do it if the child continues to misbehave. The best form of punishment is to deprive your child of something he loves, but hitting and insulting him won't help; they'll only make him feel humiliated. - Don't worry too much if you make a mistake while disciplining your child. No one is perfect. Instead, learn from your mistake and figure out how to handle the situation better next time.