When you tell your DC off

[Postcovid]

…how do they react and their ages?

My 6 year old sometimes says sorry, sometimes is cheeky/answers back/gets annoyed.

My 3 year old, sometimes is absolutely beside himself crying and pleading with me not to be cross, but most of the time screams or shouts at me, throws things, hits a pillow…

How do you tell them off? If you're shouting, it's not surprising that your 3yo has learned to shout back.

My 2 kids basically ignore every word I say. My 6yo only reacts (and MOSTLY listens respectfully) if I threaten with a consequence. If I have to go through with it because it continues not to listen there are a lot of tears and anger but then understands.

I’ve never shouted at my 3 year old. And that’s a miracle as he’s a nightmare!

I have shouted at my 6 year old and always regret it but I’m human and he is challenging.

@Goingtogoinsane yes consequences are effective but I hate to use them every time as think it won’t be effective! Even my evil 3 year old on Friday had the choice between going in the bath now after dicking about and tantrumming, or losing his bedtime story, and wisely chose the bath!