Remember Mama Rock’s Rules and Strategies:
Draw the Line to Win Respect
You can’t be both parent and friend to a child. You need to be a winner in the authority game—the stakes are higher than you think.
Don’t Hide the Cookie Jar
Help kids understand how behavior becomes a matter of choice. Don’t forbid the cookies in the jar—just show kids how to get them without fear.
Join the Congregation of Expectations
The most important thing you can do for your children is to set down exactly what you expect from them.
Don’t Just Set the Table
Set a Good Example Be your child’s role model by carrying yourself in the right way—children need to find their best hero in their own home.
Every Action Has a Reaction
You can’t be wishy-washy about your response because you are hurried, tired, or fed up. React consistently each time.
Pull Out That Can of Whup-Ass
It takes clear action to let kids know who is in charge. Store some cans of whup-ass in your pantry to change negative behaviors.
Sometimes You Have to Break the Rules
Pick the battles to reinforce your rules and beliefs. Don’t browbeat your kids so they no longer feel special—remember, children are children and boys are truly boys.
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