How old should a child be before the parents start to discipline?

Answer 1

From birth in a way! Try to discourage negative behaviour by not responding to it. For example, if young baby is having a temper tantrum, leave them to have a scream for a few minutes instead of reacting straight away. Keep the discipline proportionate to the behaviour!

Answer 2

I have disciplined from the moment they started to move and could interfere with things but obviously the methods are completely different for a 6 month old than for a 3 year old. The younger you can instill in them good behaviour then the less you need to discipline as they grow older. Discipline doesn't have to be translated as a form of physical punishment - good behaviour can encouraged from a very early age, the same as bad behaviour can be discouraged, with voice, facial expression, removing the child from the situation, etc. The age isn't the issue - it's what you do at that is more of a question.

And it's said that by the time a child is 8 they will have learned most of what they take with them into adulthood, so the sooner the better!

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Depends what you mean by discipline. Giving children boundaries really starts from birth, you decide when to feed and change them. From there it`s easy to incorporate discipline from an early age with a firm no when things aren`t right. When my little ones crawled the wrong way say maybe towards the TV I would turn them round and say "No not that way" this way I introduced them to the discipline concept. I rarely needed anything stronger. As they grew up I explained more but still used NO in the first instance to get their attention. I always told them what I expected in the way of behaviour and gave copius amounts of praise and affection. I also used this method in the nursery and it worked.

Answer 5

Depends on what you mean by discipline. I tell my 12 month old off if he repeatedly does something I say no to. He has started to hit so as soon as he does he is removed from the situation and told no. Children need to know right from wrong, so I believe that it is never too early.

Answer 6

Personally, I think you should discipline regardless of the age, HOWEVER, the method of discipline should be adjusted depending on the age of the child. If they're old enough to talk, and they do something like hit another child, then you should do whatever punishment you deem necessary, but also explain why you shouldn't hit another child (how would you like it if someone did that to you or me? etc) If they're maybe only a year old and they're sticking things in plug sockets then a quick slap round the bag of the legs should do the trick!

Answer 7

It depends a lot on what the child is doing.
Babies and toddlers are naturally curious. So it's wise to eliminate temptations and no-nos — items such as VCRs, stereos, jewelry, and especially cleaning supplies and medications should be kept well out of reach. When your crawling baby or roving toddler heads toward an unacceptable or dangerous play object, calmly say "No" and either remove your child from the area or distract him or her with an appropriate activity.

Timeouts can be effective discipline for toddlers. A child who has been hitting, biting, or throwing food, for example, should be told why that behavior is unacceptable and taken to a designated timeout area — a kitchen chair or bottom stair — for a minute or two to calm down (longer timeouts are not effective for toddlers).

It's important to not spank, hit, or slap a child of any age. Babies and toddlers are especially unlikely to be able to make any connection between their behavior and physical punishment. They will only feel the pain of the hit.

And don't forget that kids learn by watching adults, particularly their parents. Make sure your behavior is role-model material. You'll make a much stronger impression by putting your own belongings away rather than just issuing orders to your child to pick up toys while your stuff is left strewn around.

Answer 8

Discipline meaning "to teach" so, I'd say from birth.

Or when ever they get Mobile, and start reaching for things. I am not suggesting to use spanking at this age, but a firm (not out of control, but firm) NO! usually does the trick. Maybe a loud clap of the hands if they are across the room. Mostly as baby's it's just redirection that works the best.

Answer 9

I've always considered discipline to be a form of training and not one of punishment. it's not about smacking or reprimanding, but about teaching the child about his or her actions. i do agree in punishing for deliberate wrong-doing but only at an age where the child already knows the results of their behaviour. it's different from kid to kid, but i think you should start discipline as soon as the child can understand what you say.

Answer 10

Kids can be disciplined at ne age. I got a sis an i treat her as if she were an adolesent. I think that this i betta 4 her bcuz she would kno right from wrong early have no problems with life later on. Personaly i think that discipine early in the life helps them learn quicker, catch on 2 things, learn vocab betta u kno all those things.