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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Lots of people don’t do this. I don’t. (But my kids don’t watch that much anyway.)

What types of infractions are you punishing for?[/quote]

NP here.  It isn’t really a “punishment.”  Its more a reward for getting stuff done.  I tell my kids that they can’t use their electronics until they get their chores done for the day.  In the summer it’s: go to swim team, clean room, do math and writing, practice instrument.  After that, they can play video games or watch tv or whatever.  If they want to take a break and play with friends outside or go ride their bikes, that’s fine with me.  If they want to get it all done super fast and play video games for hours, that’s fine with me too.  If they choose not to make their beds for three days in a row and don’t play video games for three days, that’s also fine.

Sometimes I tell them they can’t watch a movie until they have their pajamas on and teeth brushed.  Sometimes my four year old chooses to spend an hour playing in his room and misses half the movie.   And that’s fine.

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