what is the best discipline technique for kids?
By zip12ph
@zip12ph (179)
Philippines
April 3, 2010 4:24am CST
They say "spare the rod and spoil the child" i really wonder if this saying still works, cause i have a five year old son and having a problem on how can i get his attention,i have tried talking to him in a nice manner but to no avail. i also tried to show him how angry i am but still no changes.will it help if i beat him once? will shouting get his attention? what technique is best for this kind of behavior?
9 responses
@trotter (102)
• China
3 Apr 10
Well,on my personal note, proper beating is necessary.Firstly,without beating some kids will probably develop such concept that making mistakes costs no pain.But actually some mistakes are not tolerable. They won't know which is not proper to do ,which is not allowed to do and which he mustn't do.Beating makes kids realize what pain is and then fix his mistakes.Secondly, don't abuse.Always talk to kids and be a friend of them.Don't leave them alone too often.Sometimes children just feel lonely and no one to talk to.This will also lead kid to ignore their parents.
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@maximax8 (31046)
• United Kingdom
7 Apr 10
I am the parent of three children. I am also a primary school teacher. A child needs to learn what that boundaries in their home are. For example pictures and words could list the what is acceptable and what is not acceptable. Like say please and thank you. No shouting. If the child does wrong he or she should get a warning. If the bad behavior continues then the child should get time out. For your five year old son it should be five minutes. That would be one minute for each year of his life so far. When this time ends your son should say sorry. Shouting is going to make a child stressed. Talking in a nice way will teach a child well. Hitting a child will teach him or her to be violent. The best thing you can do is catch your son being good then give him praise. Then he will probably start behaving better. You could give him points for good behavior. The week could have ten slots and your son could have a reward if he does five good things in one week. It might be a trip to the park. Good luck.
@ms_singlemama (34)
• Philippines
8 Apr 10
i agree with maximax8..though im not yet a parents.
Well for me there is no right technique in raising kids..each child is different so maybe your way of descipline might not work for other kids..parents will have to be really patient on thier kids..
@ifa225 (14463)
• Indonesia
6 Apr 10
I have three kids, and i know how hard it is. But giving them punishment after they are breaking the laws for three time are work. the punishment would be like no playing, no allowances, no watching tv. i hope it would works on you
@bird123 (10643)
• United States
6 Apr 10
Perhaps now is the time to start to reason with your child. Calmly give them choices and the consequences. Have them repeat it all back to you so you know they understand. Aren't there much better consequences than hitting your child?? How about no cartoons?? How about no desert when everyone else eats it? You get the idea. You MUST be firm. If you are wishy washy in your actions, the children will think you don't mean what you say. HUGS, CHOICES, CONSEQUENCES.
@johnpillai (2082)
• Germany
5 Apr 10
Beating and shouting won't work. Patience is important. Tell the things again and again. You can't expect the problem would be solved on the spot. Children need their own time to have changes on them. They don't understand what we understand. That is the problem. I had many problems with my son when he was 5. Sometimes I cried even. now he is 7. Most of the problems have been solved by the time. Have patience. Always remember him at the spot. Don't hurt him physicaly or mantaly. Prais him whenever he does good things.
@stanley777 (9402)
• Philippines
4 Apr 10
maybe crying will do..seeing you in distress might get his attention... i think
@Grat15 (439)
• Singapore
3 Apr 10
I have two kid. So, I know what it's like. Shouting or beating never work for child. You must avoid that. Don't show your angger in front of him. Talk to him with distinct tone voice not an anggry voice. If your sun cry cause his mischievous behavior, just let him be. It's work for my kids and my 'little devil' nephew.
@aditya369 (86)
• India
5 Apr 10
Firstly, one should not beat kids, whatever might be the satiation we should try to get the kids' attention first and tell him calmly after all if kids don't make noise or mischief then who will. kids listen to you if you listen to them try spending time with them first, I mean a lot of time, move with them, play with them, even try doing some mischief with them, become a kid for his attention as two KIDS get along together well when compared to a parent and a child. one he is interested in you then he'll start listening to you but slowly . A five year kid is very smart so better try not to deceive him but just play along with him.