3 Ways To Punish A Child
Punishing a child inconsistently or allowing the child to weasel out of punishments teaches them that it’s sometimes (or always) OK to behave badly. If your child repeatedly breaks the same rule, talk with them about why it’s important to follow that rule. You could say, “We don’t run in the house because it’s easy to get hurt or break things. " It also helps to provide them with a visual reminder of the rule, such as a sign with a picture depicting the rule....