It would seem like if they held to the punishment, there shouldn't be anything wrong with it.
2006-09-01 12:42:15 · 12 answers · asked by mswake 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
yes you should confront your child when you punish them other wise they have no idea why they are being punished, then they know what they wrong.
2006-09-01 12:47:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
What type of discipline are we talking about? Spanking, no. I think offering comfort along with a spanking is counter-productive. Just make sure that the child knows that regardless of the fact that they are being punished, they are always going to be loved. Also make sure that they understand what they are being punished for in the first place.
2006-09-01 19:50:43 · answer #2 · answered by Laurie K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not while they are being punished because that isn't really punishment, but after they get out of time-out then they should be comforted but they should also have to apologize for what they did to be punished.
2006-09-03 09:57:28 · answer #3 · answered by tnicb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely not. Punishment has to be given without emotion, however you CAN give some comfort by explaining that you don't like having to do this, but it's necessary because... There will be plenty of time for affection when the child apologizes, or whatever he/she has to do to rectify what he/she has done.
2006-09-01 19:53:38 · answer #4 · answered by Speedy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on the the situation. Try not to confuse the child but make sure he/she knows why they were being punished.
2006-09-01 20:02:22 · answer #5 · answered by dune 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely not.
Punishment should not ceme with any rewards including attention.
Your punishment should involve you pointing them into the corner or the TO chair or whatever. Minimize your attention. Jsut like the first answerer though, make sure they know why they are being punished. but do not comfort them, otherwise it isn;t punishment
2006-09-01 19:48:12 · answer #6 · answered by billyandgaby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't punish and comfort at the same time then you are sending mixed signals. Punishment is tough but has to be done.
2006-09-01 19:52:39 · answer #7 · answered by mistypa12000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, if you comfort the child then they get a mixed message. Discipline time is just that, a time for discipline, you don't want the child to think that he or she crying is always going to grant hugs and kisses.
2006-09-01 19:51:21 · answer #8 · answered by groovychica1999 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know. i think it depends on the age of the child and the severity of what the child did to be punished.
2006-09-01 19:48:32 · answer #9 · answered by morgan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the child is being reprimanded you shouldn't really comfort them. this will only confuse them. you are obviously mad and children understand very well what's happening. but hugs and kisses after a punishment will only confuse. i can hear the child in their mind saying: ooh, if i don't eat my food, mommy will give me hugs...
2006-09-01 19:52:46 · answer #10 · answered by curly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋