Well, the bad news is that this is at least as much about you as the parent as about the child. Your responses to and understanding of childhood misbehaviors will likely determine your response style, as will your own upbringing. Most of us have had... read more
Direct parenting...that is, take an active interest in your child's welfare and involvements. Visit the school your child attends and observe him/her unknowingly...watch how they interact and show concern about their grades and in-school performance. Stop blaming teachers because YOUR child is unruly. Learn/know who your child is hanging around (back in the day, our parents knew the names of our friends...AND their parents). Don't be afraid to parent! You took the time to create the child, take the time to raise them--that crap about "I don't have time" is just THAT...crap! Also, remove the state from our homes...parents should have the right to discipline children using corporal punishment ( http://beyond-politics.hubpages.com/hub … Ill-Travel )
I use time outs and positive behavior supports at this point. I have written hubs on both. Check them out!
by Kim Kennedy 9 years ago
What would you do if you saw someone smack a child?Out shopping, I challenged a grandmother who smacked her toddler grandchild alongside me, because he was whingeing. We ended up having a row in the street, which I've never done with anyone before. How would you have acted?
by Wendy Iturrizaga 13 years ago
Spanking as a form of disciplineThe are many parents who believe that corporal punishment is necessary for successful child rearing. Is that true? Or is spanking another form of child abuse?
by Candace Bacon 15 years ago
I recently heard a story about a woman who disciplines her kids with a spray bottle. She has a 3 year old son who has a bad temper. When he starts pitching fits, she sprays him with the water bottle to get him to start acting right. She says that it is the only thing that is...
by nanadolls 12 years ago
Vinegar or hot sauce? Good or Bad discipline of a younger naughty child ?The punishment for being saucy, telling a lie, swearing, just being really bad and nasty child is vinegar or Hot sauce. My son & daughter-in-law give their children a small drop of vinegar or hot sauce, as...
by crystaleyes 12 years ago
If your child does something wrong like hit you because you have not given in to his tantrum, what would you do? I have sometimes given a smack on his back for misbehavior.. is it fine or am i being a bad parent?
by kjforce 9 years ago
What is your honest opinion on spanking a child ? What are other ways to discipline ?Do you believe it is a positive or negative action ? please explain...
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