Pauleen Luna-Sotto and Vic Sotto are proud parents to Tali, who was well-behaved during the oath taking of her kuya, Vico Sotto, as the 20th and incumbent mayor of Pasig City.
On July 1, 2022, Pauleen takes to Instagram to describe Tali's first time attending an inauguration.
She writes, "Of course she didn't know what was going on but she listened, stayed put, she even sang Lupang Hinirang intently with matching hand on her chest and maybe danced a little when she heard the band playing [emoji]."
Pauleen continues, "This was the first time we brought her to a huge crowd and I am so glad that she enjoyed it and was not scared at all! It might not look [like] it in the photo (she woke up at 6:30am for the oath taking and was already sleepy when we got home [emoji]) but she had a blast! [emoji]."
Tali is definitely a ball of sunshine not only to her parents, but even to other attendees, such as Pasig City Councilor Pasig City administrator Jeron Uy Manzanero and his wife Sheena Halili, ate Danica Sotto-Pingris, and Coney Reyes, who all put out cute snaps and videos of the bubbly four-year-old tot on their respective Instagram stories.
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In Pauleen's congratulatory post for Vico, the 33-year-old mayor gave his little sister a shout-out, "Special thanks to Tali [emoji]."
How to discipline your child in public
Here are simple steps to encourage the behavior you want while effectively disciplining your child in public, according to Very Well Family.
1. Use authoritative parenting, not authoritarian
The authoritative style is the middle ground between permissive and authoritarian parenting. And research says it is the style where most kids thrive and become more cooperative, according to Jacob Sheff, D.O, a pediatrician in Tigard, Oregon.
"It incorporates the [child’s] input, their feelings, and preferences, while the final decision ultimately remains the parents," said Sheff.
2. Set clear expectations
Before going to a big event or any public setting, think about how you want your child to behave. Let your child know what to do and what not to do, so that they won't also be surprised when they are put in an unfamiliar environment.
3. Explain positive and negative consequences
Rather than punishing or shaming your child, using consequences is a proven discipline method. Your child will do better when they know what to expect and what's expected of them.
"Explain the reasons for your rules," Dr. Sheff adds. Help your child understand why their behavior matters and can be beneficial for your relationship.
Instead of giving attention to misbehavior, compliment their good behavior too.
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4. Be aware of your child's needs
As the parent, you know your child beter than anyone else. If they are bothered by big crowds, loud noises or bright lights, consider these first before taking your child to any event. Bring snacks to keep them entertained.
5. Consistency is key
What rules you set before you go out must be followed when you are in the venue. Give them a time-out in a quiet place, or leave the event if they break the rules. When they whine, don't opt for a quick fix to calm them down, but focus on your goal of teaching them to behave appropriately in public places. It might be hard for your part, but it will be beneficial for the two of you in the long run.
This story originally appeared on PEP.ph. Minor edits have been made by the SmartParenting.com.ph editors.
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