I've seen parents at the end of their rope, as their kids seem to be deaf to their pleas to behave. On the other hand, I have witnessed how some kids seem ready to follow their parents' requests to tone down or behave.

The thing is, we need to inculcate discipline in children. As parents, we need to dedicate our time, patience and be creative in teaching our kids how to control their own behavior.

Cathy Arnst is a "a big believer in saying no and sticking to it". I agree with her 100%.

IMHO, our children's self-control or lack thereof reflects a lot on how we react to them and how we teach them.

Super Nanny surely had some unruly kids whose parents didn't exactly show the patience and dedication needed. A great example of what NOT to do when disciplining your kids.

Ten Discipline Mistakes Parents Make And Their Alternatives from HealthVoices is worth pondering. I admit, I am sometimes guilty of commiting numbers 1, 2 and 3.