Planet Discussions

Rewards are fine but not when they become more important to the child than the good behavior. Focus on what your child should do instead of what not to do. Praise good behavior rather than punish misbehavior. Establish rules, set clear limits and follow through if rules are broken.

I use the sticks and carrots method. There are times when I have to beat a child that disobey, thereare times I have to praise a child for doing well. The method that really works for me is setting rules and regulations that guides a child's behavior.

I use withdrawal of privileges as a form of discipline. I work in a high school and I always tell those kids that they won't go for break if they misbehave. That works as they behave so well because they don't want to stay in class during break time. I think withdrawal of privileges really works as a form of discipline.

I'm single and don't have a child but parents must not be harshed to their kids. Communication is essential to promote harmony at home. Discipline a child in the way, they embrace it and once they grow up those disciplining words will not depart from them.

I believe in mild discipline for a child. I have nephews/nieces. If they come to my house and they are stubborn, I just send them to have compulsory siesta. And they don't like it because they would prefer to stay up playing. The reality of compulsory siesta makes them to behave well. I would also evolve what I withdraw as they grow.