Thoughts on GKGW Series: Topics on Behaviour Instruction

The following are some of the practicals on behaviour that the Ezzos have taught us. The principles behind these practicals are not discussed here as this is meant to be a summary of practicals. Nevertheless if we are doing devotionals on these topics , I think we should refer to the principles in the GKGW book and teach our children the principles also.

Respect for Age
Teach our children :
1) To give up seats for the elderly.
2) To put their hands on parent's shoulders/ hands and wait before interrupting the parents when we are in a conversation with others.
3) To say "Hello" when other people says hello to them.
4) To say " Thank you" when other people praise them.
5) To address "Uncles" and "Aunties".

Respect for Peers
1) Encourage our children to be happy when something wonderful happens to a sibling.
2) Make it clear to the children: When it is one child's birthday, the siblings do not receive a gift.
3) Make it clear about family chores the children must do: e.g. setting up the table, sweeping the floor, setting up the bed, clearing the rubbish bin.
4) Have the children look after other children when friends visit.

Obedience
1) Make it clear to the children that first time obedience is required.
2) Make it clear to the children that the following is how instructions will be given and how they should respond:
a) Parents will maintain eye contact when we give them instructions.
b) We will give them a "5 minutes warning period" after giving them the instructions.
c) They should respond with "Yes, Daddy" and "Yes, Mummy" after listening to the instructions.

Whining
1) Make it clear to the children that whining is not acceptable.
2) Make it clear this is how we will react to the whining: If the child asks for something in a whining tone, we will ask the child to stop and ask her/ him to come back 5 minutes later to ask properly.

Throwing Temper Tantrums
1) Make it clear to the children that throwing temper tantrums is not acceptable.
2) Make it clear to the child how we will react to temper tantrums: We will isolate the child and give chastisement after that.

Sibling Conflict
1) Encourage the children to bring the conflict to the parents. Make it clear to the children that the parents will bring justice to a conflict.
2) Make it clear to the children: If a child hits, pushes, talks badly, gossip about his sibling, we will give chastisement to the child.