Disciplining children (How to Discipline Children)

Member Name: HJAL

Product:	How to Discipline Children
Date:	06/11/08 (64 review reads)
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Advantages: Need discipline as part of the learning process

Disadvantages: Can sometimes feel like your always telling them off.

I think that it is up to each individual as to how they discipline their child. Each child is different and will react differently.

When it comes to smacking I am in two minds. Where as I totally disagree with smacking a child when you are angry and likely to loose control, I do think that a short, sharp, shock (for example tapping a child on their hand) is acceptable if you are calm. It may shock the child and make them think twice next time about doing whatever it is they shouldnt be doing.

Eating - I find with my eldest son that if he will not eat a meal, it is best to warn him that if he does not eat the said meal then he will not have anything else until the next meal. I then take the food away. I have noticed that if I tell him off he just does it all the more. He is getting more attention when trying to coax him to eat so therefore carries on. He only gets sweets etc if he has eaten a full meal. Treats also include yoghurts and fruit.

When it comes to having a tv etc in their bedroom I think that this is fine. As long as their is a limit to how much they watch then how can it hurt? My son is rewarded when he is well behaved by either having a new dvd or watching a dvd. I also take him places for example a playgym or the park when he is well behaved. He knows that if he is naughty he will not get a treat.

I think that most things are fine in moderation. Let them watch tv, eat sweets etc as long as its not all of the time.

I do think that if you can stay calm (which is alot easier said than done!) then it helps the situation. I also think that they 'naughty place' works a treat. It gives both the child and parent time to calm down and reflect on the situation. My son always benefits from this and usually ends up saying sorry and giving me a cuddle.

I also think that taking away a precious toy every time they are misbehaved works too. If they can behave then the toys gradually get brought back.

I think discipline is important as we need to learn discipline in every day life but I do think it should be in a calm environment.

The disadvantages to disciplining your children is that it can seem sometimes like you are always telling them off, which can get you down, as sometimes you just want to forget what they have done just to keep the peace.

Summary: Not nice but very important