Anonymous
Post 07/15/2019 07:14     Subject: Why is the threat or punishment always “taking away electronics?”
We don't spank, I'm not sending my kid to bed without dinner, I'm not going to withhold books.
I can certainly get rid of toys but that only works when they're little and then there are fewer toys. Sometimes a consequence is easy like it going to a party or event that's close in time. But electronics are one of the highest value items for a kid so that works.
Anonymous
Post 07/15/2019 06:27     Subject: Why is the threat or punishment always “taking away electronics?”
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What works better for you, OP?


Not OP but taking away certain toys or not getting a treat after dinner (a mini M&M) has worked for my kids. They also don’t have access to “electronics” so there’s that.


Well, most posters on here are normal people living normal lives, and raising normal kids; taking away electronics would be a suitable punishment, so there’s that.
Anonymous
Post 07/15/2019 06:25     Subject: Re:Why is the threat or punishment always “taking away electronics?”



Just seems to be, by far, the most commonly recommended punishment on DCUM. What’s that all about?


OP, are you a parent?
Anonymous
Post 07/15/2019 06:23     Subject: Why is the threat or punishment always “taking away electronics?”
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What works better for you, OP?


Not OP but taking away certain toys or not getting a treat after dinner (a mini M&M) has worked for my kids. They also don’t have access to “electronics” so there’s that.


By the time kids are tweens or teens they don't have "toys" anymore--the electronics are their toys. We don't keep candy and sweets in the house usually, and getting it as an after dinner treat is definitely not a regular thing. I don't think it would be very effective if my kids did something wrong now (in July) and my response was to tell them they won't get pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving as a consequence.
Anonymous
Post 07/15/2019 05:36     Subject: Why is the threat or punishment always “taking away electronics?”
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What works better for you, OP?


Not OP but taking away certain toys or not getting a treat after dinner (a mini M&M) has worked for my kids. They also don’t have access to “electronics” so there’s that.


Most of us have way too many toys at home for this to be effective. And a mini m&m? How deprived are your kids that they think that is dessert?
Anonymous
Post 07/15/2019 05:26     Subject: Why is the threat or punishment always “taking away electronics?”
Anonymous wrote:What works better for you, OP?


Not OP but taking away certain toys or not getting a treat after dinner (a mini M&M) has worked for my kids. They also don’t have access to “electronics” so there’s that.
Anonymous
Post 07/15/2019 01:14     Subject: Re:Why is the threat or punishment always “taking away electronics?”
Anonymous wrote:It’s what my son wants the most. Threatening to take away his toothbrush yielded no results.



Anonymous
Post 07/14/2019 22:12     Subject: Why is the threat or punishment always “taking away electronics?”
Anonymous wrote:Because we can’t spank our kids. They don’t care about time outs. And little kids have few privileges. And yes, they are addicted, just like their parents and everyone else.


Exactly.
Anonymous
Post 07/14/2019 22:05     Subject: Why is the threat or punishment always “taking away electronics?”
Because we can’t spank our kids. They don’t care about time outs. And little kids have few privileges. And yes, they are addicted, just like their parents and everyone else.
Anonymous
Post 07/14/2019 21:36     Subject: Why is the threat or punishment always “taking away electronics?”
What works better for you, OP?
Anonymous
Post 07/14/2019 21:31     Subject: Re:Why is the threat or punishment always “taking away electronics?”
It’s what my son wants the most. Threatening to take away his toothbrush yielded no results.
Anonymous
Post 07/14/2019 21:31     Subject: Why is the threat or punishment always “taking away electronics?”
Anonymous wrote:Because screens are addictive. And kids are addicted.

And most parents are too lazy/tired to parent.
Anonymous
Post 07/14/2019 21:26     Subject: Why is the threat or punishment always “taking away electronics?”
Its easy and something most kids want/respond to.
Anonymous
Post 07/14/2019 21:23     Subject: Why is the threat or punishment always “taking away electronics?”
Because screens are addictive. And kids are addicted.
Anonymous
Post 07/14/2019 21:21     Subject: Why is the threat or punishment always “taking away electronics?”
Just seems to be, by far, the most commonly recommended punishment on DCUM. What’s that all about?