2007-02-15 09:17:42 · 14 answers · asked by horse 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
My daughter is three, and I use the 123-technique, when that is ignored the punishments are a combination of time-out, taking away toys, and (if she's watching it) turning the TV off for however long it takes for the matter to be resolved. I don't always punish; if I can see that she is acting up out of boredom or something, I will distract her with other things.
2007-02-15 09:38:41 · answer #1 · answered by Kristy M 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on the crime and circumstances.
If he's been inactive I send him on a "grizzly run". (A certain distance to run in the yard in a certain amount of time. Nothing to over-exert, and timed just to make sure he doesn't play around when he should be running. He usually comes back inside with a smile. Fresh air & exercise works wonders.)
Jumping jacks. At 5 they are quite amusing to watch. I usually say 10 jumping jacks because as he counts to 10 doing them he's usually done 15 - 20 and is getting tired. Repeat offenses make for a tired boy who'd really rather not disobey...and exercise is good for changing the mood.
Time out - a corner as a toddler, a chair when he was a bit older, now on his bed with no toys.
No TV.
We only have 1, but I've heard of parents with arguing siblings having them write a list of what they like about each other and then sharing it, along with a note saying they are sorry. Time out lasts for as long as they make it if they refuse to write...
2007-02-15 19:35:15 · answer #2 · answered by V 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really this depends on how old they are. I never send them to their room. I send them to my room. There is no toys or games in my room. Take things away, extra chores, etc... Remember to make sure that you stick with the punishment that you hand out. Do not give in and let them slide, they will know you are a push over.
2007-02-15 17:26:57 · answer #3 · answered by missy b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife and I use the one two three its magic. This works like a charm when used properly... No emotion shown just a simple one two three time out. You then put your child in their room for about 2 minutes.. This really seems to teach kinds that there is consequences for their actions. I also believe in spanking for extreme situations. (like abusing a younger sibling) Once again the child learns that there are consequences for their actions. Hope this helps..
2007-02-15 17:24:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Totally depends on what they have done. We use everything, from time outs, long time outs, grounding, taking toys/play time away, charts, and yes, when those break down, it's time for a good old fashioned spanking. The key is, no matter what punishment you chose, you must teach them what you expect out of them, don't just punish, and leave it at that.
Good Luck
2007-02-16 05:04:42 · answer #5 · answered by olschoolmom 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
well i dont no wht age but take stuff away like tv or a favorite toy and make them earn it back and if ur having problems with them not picking up after themselves every toy or article of clothing ect u find lying around the house take it and keep it in ur room and make them do one chore they dont usually do like shovel do the laundry dishwashed mop widex for everyitem to earn it back or make them pay u a dollar per item
2007-02-15 17:28:15 · answer #6 · answered by sexi_chic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take away stuff they use consatntly for example no computer for 2 or 3 weeks it depends on what they did
2007-02-15 17:36:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i was little my parents use to either make us sit down for like 30 min. that was the worst punishment for me and worked well.
2007-02-15 18:41:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say the best thing is to take away electronics for a day or two
2007-02-15 17:26:34 · answer #9 · answered by kyle f 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bare bottom over the knee spanking then make them stand in the cornner with there pannties around there knees
2007-02-17 00:49:43 · answer #10 · answered by james bond 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋