Is Your Child Hardheaded? Here Are 4 Simple Ways To Deal With Stubborn Children

Some kids like being in charge and hate listening to the advice of other people, even their own parents. Learning the different ways to deal with stubborn children can make your life easier as a parent.

Parenting.com shares some of the most effective ways to deal with stubborn children. Helping your hardheaded child follow your sound advice can save him from making a terrible decision in his life.

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1. Putting Away Toys

Many stubborn kids prefer to play with another set of toys instead of cleaning up the toys they have just played with. In order to make stubborn kids put away their toys, you can turn this task into a game or challenge. "Stubborn kids are often intrigued by games and challenges, so see how many toys your child can put away in, say, five minutes," Parenting.com explains.

2. Ask For His Help

One of the best ways to deal with stubborn children is by telling them that you need their help. A straightforward request will usually have no effect on hardheaded kids. But if you ask a stubborn child if he can be your special helper, he might start to feel like helping you out is a great privilege.

3. Do Not Threaten

Stubborn kids can become even more hardheaded if threatened. Rather than threaten your kids, try to offer supportive and positive words instead, EmpoweringParents.com suggests.

4. Offer Alternatives

Providing choices in assigning a task is one of the most effective ways to deal with stubborn children. You can gently guide your stubborn kid by offering two options. If you are trying to get your kid to clean up his room, tell him that he can choose from two options: clean his own room or clean the bathroom.