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Parent Discipline Discussion

Give the child a clear plan after adults compare the facts.

15 minutes to prepare and practiceFree · Two-page fillable PDF

Companion to What to Do When Parents Disagree on Discipline.

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Example: parents disagree about a device pause. They compare the facts, choose a connected repair and review time, and explain the corrected instruction together.

01Compare observations

Separate what each parent saw from assumptions.

02Name the concerns

Identify the principle behind each proposed response.

03Choose the plan

Make the response clear and connected.

04Explain and review

Keep the child out of the adult argument.