how do you discipline your kids?

Be an authoritarian but with democratic ways. Spare the rod, use it only when it is extremely necessary. When the kid is old enough, talk and explain to them why there are rules in the house.(they should be set as guidelines for behavior) Explain the consequences for violating the rules, and the rewards for good behavior. Simple rules like washing themselves up before bedtime, switching off TV at certain time, time for waking up especially on school days, etc. You establish a routine schedule for children in order to result to discipline--time for eating, sleeping, brushing, talking on the telephone, seeing friends, etc. Once good habits are formed, it will be a lot easier for you to lay down certain rules in the future. Self control/self discipline is the key to form children to become responsible, mature, and considerate individuals. Be firm but gentle at the same time. And did I mention that touching, hugging the child often does wonder too? Try it especially when your kids are yet toddlers. I have done these things with my two kids, and they responded well. They are responsible, considerate and disciplined.

We try to use age appropriate punishments, our kids are ages 5 and 2 and here are some of the ways we discipline depending upon the offense: 1. Time out (usually in corner or in their bed because the oldest one hates it so much) 2. Take away priveledges 3. You have to apologize 4. You have to tell me what it was that you did wrong and how to do it better next time. 5. No snacks or candy. 6. (only when absolutely necessary) swift pop on the tail. I don't like this one at ALL and have only had to do it twice. My kids really can't stand having to focus on the corner or be confined to their beds. So that works pretty well for now.

I could never disapline my daughter the same way twice. I would spank her one time and she would be good. Then the next time I would have to take a toy away or put her on a time out. The next time she would just be fine with a time out. When she was younger she liked the television show Buffy the vampire slayer so I would take the television time away from her. Then I would take her dvd collection away from her. You need to figure out what works on your child. I was spanked and I did not turn out bad. My daughter is now sixteen and she is doing ok so I guess her spankings did not hurt her.

there are several ways to discipline you child. you can put them in time out, stand in the corner, take abook let them put it over their head while walking aroun the house if you have steps let them walk up and down for an hour. write standards this you get a paper let them write i will behave 100 times