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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I’m not someone who disciplines in this way, but I’m pretty clear that the intent of punishments is to do something unpleasant to the child such that the kid avoids committing the same offense again. It’s not for retribution, no matter how understandably mad you were. It’s not supposed to be worse based on how angry you are. If your child has learned his lesson, isn’t that your goal? That’s the question. Not whether he “deserves” to be punished further. Yes, he did it with intent... but also impulsivity. If you hadn’t lectured him, I’d say your work in disciplining had not been finished— if he didn’t understand the impact and consequences. If you think he still doesn’t, you may need to take other steps. But if he does...[/quote]
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