Moms, What is a good punishment for a child when it has done something wrong?

Answer 1

It really depends on the age of the child and WHAT he/she done that was wrong. You should have different punishments for different things.. for instance... you should have a harsher punishment for hitting or showing violence to someone else than you do for not putting toys away...Let the punishement fit the offence and lit the punishment fit the child... all children are different and some require more than others. You need to be more specific.

Answer 2

It really depends on what your kid did.

For some things, a simple time out is appropriate. At our house for minor problems, the time out is for them to stand facing the corner for 1 minute per year of age. We use a kitchen timer to keep track of time. If they get out of the corner or ask "how much longer" before the timer goes off, we re-start the time and add 5 minutes.

For other things, losing a favorite toy or a privilege is appropriate. If we have a bigger problem at our house, then they might lose a favorite toy (like the PS2) or a privilege (like going bowling with their friends).

For really big problems, sometimes grounding is appropriate. At our house (for something like lying), they will be asked to spend the next few days from after school until bedtime in their room alone. They are allowed to use the restroom and to come to the supper table but beyond that, if it's not in their room ... they don't get to do it.

And, although some liberal-wimps would gasp, sometimes a good old-fashioned butt spanking is warranted. The open flat of your hand on the fattest part of their butt. The Bible tells us that if we spare the rod, we will spoil the child.

Answer 3

Depending on what they have done. We have a set of rules which, if broken earn a spanking every time. These are things that as a mom, I can't have. It's a rare day in this home when one of those rules are broken. We do use all other tactics with minor or intermediate misbehavior's. Should those tactics not work, we could also turn to spanking, which does the trick. My girls aren't dumb, when they have a warning, 99% of the time the behavior stops.

Answer 4

A good ole' fashion a** whipping worked great for me when I messed up, and it works just as well for my kids too. I've only had to do it once or twice, and they have learned their lesson. Parents should work more on being parents to their kids instead of trying to be their best friends and not hurt their feelings when the child is in the wrong.

Answer 5

Time out works for us. Really, just be consistent with whatever method you choose. Nothing will ever work if you don't follow through with your punishment choice. But, please, don't hit a child, ever. It is not necessary.

Answer 6

Take away their most favorite toy or activity for a certain amount of time. Let him/her know why you're doing this. Whatever you do, don't give in if he whines or has a tantrum. That just gives him more power to control you.

Answer 7

ask why she/he did what they did and give an explanation of for punishment. I spank, sometimes when I get too upset, I send mine to their rooms. When they realized what they did wrong they come down and apolegize.

Answer 8

it depends on what he or she has done. i use time outs with my son and they work pretty good for him. if he keeps getting into trouble then i will take something away for a day or two. that seems to work really well.

Answer 9

Depends on the crime....usually a spanking if they put harm onto themselves and/or others.....taking things away from them or corner time for misbehaving! Also, depends on the child...some punishments work and some do not!

Answer 10

Talk to the child and revoke privileges.