Lesson #6: Be Consistent

Debbie threw a huge tantrum because Daddy refused to let her use the iPad during meal times. Being the tough nut that she is, she whined and cried for a looooooonnng time. We repeatedly told her not to waste her tears and time because we were not going to give in... Finally, after 20-30mins, she stopped... Sobbing, she decided to join us for dinner instead.

A few days later, Debbie finished her dinner before us and she was playing with the iPad at the living area. She wanted Daddy to help her with something....

Deb: "Daddy, can you help me with the iPad?"

Dad: "Ok, can you bring it to me?"

Deb: "But I thought you said "no iPad at the dining table"...." >.<

How many times, as parents, we bend the rules at our convenience? Most of the time, unknowingly...;p Someone once told me, the key to successful parenting is consistency.

And to end the story above, Daddy walked over to the living area and helped Deb. :)

We had no problem with not having iPad during meal times, since...