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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Other than any kind of hitting or spanking, time-outs, and grounding what have been effective punishments parents have come up with? [/quote]

Why don’t you also focus on proactive strategies? The more time you spend being proactive, the less time you’ll spend being reactive. I’m not saying kids won’t make mistakes. That’s a guarantee. But too often parents are focused on the “punishment” rather than looking at what they can do to set their kids up for success.

-Clearly defining expectations that are developmentally appropriate. 
-Making sure basic needs are met. Hungry and tired means more mistakes and misbehavior. 
-Being consistent. If you tell your kid that they have 5 more minutes of screen time, follow through. If you can’t, then don’t say it. 
-Having fun with your kid beyond the shuttling from school to practice to events. Allowing them to have some say in what’s happening. 
-Being okay with your kid not liking you when you enforce boundaries and hold them accountable. Too often parents are afraid to say no to their kid or take something away because they worry their kid won’t like them. [/quote]

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