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PUZZLE #4 - DISCIPLINE

IN-CONTEXT WORD DEFINITIONS

curfew: A set time by which a child or teenager is expected to return home as part of household rules and parental supervision. A household time limit Dad may set so a child returns home safely and reliably.

grounding: A disciplinary consequence in which a child or teenager temporarily loses the freedom to go out or participate in certain activities. A temporary restriction Dad may use to help a child reflect on a poor choice and rebuild trust.

chores: Regular household tasks assigned to teach responsibility, cooperation, and contribution to the family. Everyday jobs Dad assigns to teach children how to contribute responsibly to family life.

structure: An organized framework of routines, expectations, and rules that helps provide children with consistency and direction. The dependable routines and expectations Dad puts in place to give children stability and direction.

boundaries: Clear limits established by a parent to define acceptable behavior and help children understand expectations. The clear limits Dad establishes so children understand what behavior is safe respectful and acceptable.

firmness: A steady and confident approach to enforcing rules and expectations without easily giving in. Dad’s calm resolve when he enforces an important family rule even when it is unpopular.

accountability: The expectation that a child takes responsibility for personal choices, behavior, and their consequences. Dad’s expectation that children own their actions make amends and learn from the results.

house rules: Agreed-upon standards of behavior that family members are expected to follow within the home. The shared standards Dad helps set for respectful behavior and cooperation at home.

punishment: A consequence imposed in response to unacceptable behavior with the intention of discouraging it from happening again. A consequence Dad may give after unacceptable behavior to show that choices have meaningful results.

privileges: Special freedoms or benefits that may be earned, limited, or temporarily removed according to behavior and responsibility. Freedoms Dad may allow as children demonstrate responsibility and may limit when trust is broken.

stern look: A serious facial expression a father may use to communicate disapproval or warn that a behavior needs to stop. Dad’s serious glance that silently signals a behavior has crossed the line and needs to stop.

Secret Word: An organized framework of routines, expectations, and rules that helps provide children with consistency and direction. The dependable routines and expectations Dad puts in place to give children stability and direction.