Understanding Your Child'd Behaviour During Outings.

Taking children out for outings can be fun to kids but when parents think of the stress and behavior of the children during outings ,one think twice before mentioning outings to the kids.


This reminds me of the last outing I took my kids during this year children's day.l kept running and shouting after them.lt was like I was just talking to myself.They ran from table to the other and kept touching the sliding window glass behind our table.l knew I had to do something fast before they get injured or destroy something .l shouted "it  's time to go home"and everyone turned around to look at me wondering why I took such decision.
And they both sat up and pleaded with me
"mummy we are so sorry".
"mummy please".
I agreed to stay only if they behave well and like magic they were at their  best till the end of the show.
According to Angela Reinhart,University of Illinois Extension family life educator ,inconsi discipline can actually encourage the children 's behaviors that parents want to reduce.Some behavior are normal for young kids but lack of discipline is not kindness ,it is neglect says Magda Gerber.
Successful parenting in the public starts in the home.parents should set basic rules about behavior that is and is not acceptable before leaving the home and very important we always remind them about it.
Children misbehaving in the public means a cry for attention,a shout-out for sleep,or a call to action for firmer,more consistent limits.kids tend to test their independence boundaries and it is the duty of the parent to securely rein in this act.
Tips for parents to stay calm and control public misbehaviour.
*Start with predictable environment .
*Be realistic with our expectation from kids.some behavior are normal with children.(crying)
*Attend to situation calmly.Act like someone in authority who wants to correct mistakes and proffer solutions.
*Dont take misbehaviour personally.This is just normal for children.
*Communicate regularly with your children on the basic "dont do this" and "do this".
* Have your time-out.know when to leave.
*Understand your kids.sometimes kids needs to express their emotions.e.g tired,hungry or sleepy.
*Unconditional love.love your kids even when they are not at their best.lt is also important that we don't call our children names .
*Do not punish children for crying ,always try to make them calm and find the source of the cry.
Parents wants perfect children,children who will always be at their best .Children like to have fun and get carried away especially in public and test their boundaries limit.It is our duty as parents to always use these tips.however,these tips might not be easy when children are misbehaving in public but,with continuous practice both parents and children get use to these tips.
Have next outing.