How do you punish (teach) your children? I have 5 children and my 10 year old girl is testing my patience at the moment. So I wanted to ask you ladies when your child is naughty (obviously age appropriate for a 10 year old) what punishments work for you?
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I try and find punishments that fit the crime. Eg break something (deliberately) then you need to pay to replace it out of pocket money. Also what motivates or is a punishment to one child isn't to another. For example sending a child to there room when the child loves being in there room and room has all the things a child could possibly want isn't really a punishment.
My son tends to know the consequences for not doing specific tasks as they are in built. Eg we don't go on outings until chores are all done. Don't do the chores and the consequence is pretty obvious. Not putting your washing in the basket, means you don't have clean clothes and have to do your own washing.