how to discipline naughty children without spanking them?

I have always found that taking away the most favorite toy or activity works well with kids older than 6. My kids used to ask me to just give them a whipping and be done with it instead of taking away their video game or something they really liked. I also strongly believe in talking to your child about the bad behavior. Not only does it reinforce what the problem was that got them into trouble in the first place but my kids...who are now grown...have told me that they would avoid doing certian things because they didn't want to hear the long winded lecture from Mom.

Taking away privileges or a favorite toy is effective. Gets 'em where it hurts. Spanking is a temporary fix, but take that thing they want and they remember it. Just remember only discipline when they know what they are doing is wrong. Don't punish them for mistakes and accidents-that's just how they learn.

First of all you need to get the child to respect your words. Then the child will listen to what you say. Praising the child is important to build his or her self esteem. The child needs clear ground rules and to be able to say why these are necessary. If the child is well behaved he or she should get a small reward. If the child misbehaved he or she should be told no and then given a reason. If he or she continues being naughty he or she could have time on to think about what has happened. They should have however many minutes appropriate for their age. Like a five year old five minutes and a ten year old ten minutes. After that he or she should be encouraged to say sorry. I am a primary school teacher and a parent. I know a man that when he was a child his dad spanked him. When he was a teenager he and his twin brother hit their dad back. The spanking taught them violence that the have brought into their adult life. i have won the respect and seen better behavior from some really difficult children by using praise and time out. Good luck.

I personally do not believe in spanking children so what I would do is give them a time out or put them in a corner.

Time out is sometimes very successful. Depending on the childs age you can also try grounding him/her from their favorite things. Grounding was super successful for me after the child is old enough to realize what it means. No one likes having all their stuff taken away, and it doesn't take long before they realize you mean business. But what ever approach you take always make sure you follow through with it. For example do not ground for a week and give in after a day.