In America today, 40 percent of parents have no idea what to do with their children when they misbehave. Discipline Me Right is the tool parents need to properly discipline their children. When Mary Simmons polled her high school classes to find out what they thought was the most important commandment of parenting, the evidence was overwhelming: children (even teenagers) crave appropriate, consistent discipline. As a parent and a teacher, Mary Simmons brings her expertise to a book that all parents can learn from. Learn to: Increase respect, Build trust, Set and enforce rules, Use appropriate rewards and privileges, and Deal with temper tantrums. Many parents, too afraid of being politically incorrect, fail to provide children with the discipline they need and want. Mary Simmons advocates for parents to step up and reclaim their parental authority. Being firm and consistent with your children will not only teach them to behave but also reassure them that you love them something every parent wants his child to know.
For five years, Mary Simmons asked her high school students to write 10 Commandments for Parents. The results both surprise us and confirm what we know about the needs of kids: 1) Discipline Me with Respect 2) Provide for Me 3) Allow Me Freedom 4) Be a Role Model 5) Be There 6) Respect my Individuality 7) Respect my Privacy 8) Love Me 9) Don't Embarrass Me 10) Have Reasonable Expectations. www.disciplinemeright.com
Mary Simmons teaches high school English in Bothell, Washington. Originally from Oregon, she grew up in the Willamette Valley, the daughter of two teachers. She attended the University of Oregon, Southern Oregon University, the University of Victoria in B.C., and Western Washington University.
Mary is the parent of one son, and teaches about 150 juniors and seniors every year.
