No tv punishment & siblings

Anon Imperfect Mum

No tv punishment & siblings

Hi IM's, just wanting some other mums & dads advice about what to do with my darling dd who is currently "not allowed tv" for punishment for unacceptable behavior & her brother.
We only have the one tv in the house, in the lounge room, the only sitting area in our cosy house. If my son wants to watch tv I have to ask my daughter to leave the room. I feel bad because she only really has her bedroom to go to as it been too cold & wet outside & she already has the punishment of not watching tv, but at the same time I feel bad for my ds because he shouldn't have to go without because his sister is in trouble. (My kids only really get to watch tv on a Saturday or Sunday morning & sometimes we will watch a movie in the afternoon If it's a cold day outside.
We do spend time together doing craft/reading/board games. I've been getting my dd to help in the kitchen when I batch cook but she's getting a little bored with that. I also don't want to reward her activities that are new and exciting.
What do other families do?

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Anon Imperfect Mum

I'd try and find a different punishment next time or send her to her room for when the TV is on. Punishment is supposed to be boring so don't feel sorry for her. Also make sure the length of punishment is reasonable (like one weekend).

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