What sort of punishments do you think is appropriate for a 13, 11 & 5 yr olds? Thanks in advance :)
Ideas for punishment of children
Tuesday, 3 December 2013 - 15:52
Ideas for punishment of children
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Parenthood Guilt, Behaviour, Kids
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Have they got a PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, mobile phone, tablet or computer? Take it off them for a period of time... it sure worked when I was a teenager!!!!!!!! We wised up quick smart!
We always take away iPad/computer tv and wii time for our 5 and 9 year olds
For the 13 year old, of they have been really naughty, take away their door, put a Curtin in its place, then when they are acting better they can have it back
Any thing technology works in this house, extra chores and quiet time in their room - I figure if I send my daughter to her room she inevitably is quiet and generally picks up a book to read I think that is a win win for both of us
We try to make the punishment fit the crime Eg: My son recently took a chewy from the front compartment of my car (when he knows he needs to ask first) - there is now a sign there saying he can't be trusted to sit in the front for a week.
If it's not talking nicely to each other - I send them outside - explaining we talk to each other with kindness and respect in this house...
We try to celebrate good behaviour first. We earn iPod, wii and play station time for good behaviour. But we have found over time (years) that discussions with our nine year old about the expected behaviour and the fact that they have not behaved appropriately really helps. Through discussions I have found that often my expectations are a little off, or that my instructions (while perfect to me) weren't clear enough for him. We have a written out list of things that need to be done each morning and evening before TV time is considered. This way it is clear. When a punishment is warranted we discuss the punishment together. We often end up with him performing tasks such as cleaning the skirting boards or the insides of kitchen cupboards or even the good ole faithful apology letter to trigger thoughts about behaviour and why it is important