1.	After all those reminders that homework must be finished before the family goes out for dinner, your child is all dressed for dinner but hasn’t finished her work. You… Lose your cool and let her have it. Say no homework; no outing. Don’t have the heart to leave her. Therefore, you warn her and take her along.
2.	After a long day’s work, as soon as you reach home, your child makes unusual demands. You… Get irritated with her lack of consideration. Sit her down and talk to her as you rest. Buy peace by giving her whatever she wants.
3.	You want your children to do well in life and believe that academic performance is the key to success. You… Make sure they rank among the first five. Make sure they study but also get enough rest, recreation and free time. Send them for tuitions. There’s nothing else you can do.
4.	You’re out shopping and your little one demands something expensive that you haven’t budgeted for. Since denial causes tantrum, you would… Stop taking her out shopping. Buy her something small instead. Buy her what she wants; you can afford to.
5.	What’s your take on being your child’s friend? She’ll take me for granted. I believe in it. Though the difference between a “friend” and “a friendly mom” should be well understood. My kids are so friendly that they could also tell me to stop lecturing.
6.	You have a son who is forever up to some pranks. He troubles pets, neighbours and classmates. What do you do? Check him pronto. Spare the rod, spoil the child. Try talking it out. Make him see the consequences and channelise his enegry. Boys will be boys. He’ll soon grow out if it.