Parents sometimes have problems enforcing rules because they either do not want to punish their child or have no specific consequences for child behavior.
  It is very difficult as a parent not to have some kind of recourse for the child who disrupts or disobeys.
  A parent who has not set guidelines for actions, usually end up with an unruly child...
a child that the parent cannot control.
  This unruly behavior does impact a parent and the frustration that sets in when the child cannot be controlled.
  Children can take over a household in a very short time.
  It can happen right before your eyes.
  A parent can lose that sense of authority in a quick flash...
that authority that is so very important to maintain positive child behavior and  a sense of order.
  Children need rules.
  Parents need rules.
  And those rules need consequences if they are broken.
  What kinds of rules do you set for your children?  What guidelines do your child or children need to follow?  What consequences will be associated with what rules and guidelines?  Many parents need help with establishing rules, guidelines and consequences.
  However, the parent must realize that setting these goals means following through with the actions.
  If follow-through is successful, a child or children will begin to realize that you mean business and will think twice about breaking rules and guidelines that you, the parent, have set.
  There are tools available to help with enhancing or constructing rules, guidelines and consequences.
  The Better Behavior Wheel Parenting Tool is an excellent alternative tool to child behavior management.