How to Punish a Child

Some kids may look way too cute to do anything wrong, but sooner or later they will. The ideal way to punish a child is not with screams or fists but with some calm explanation and a loving nature. Read on to learn how to punish a child.

Things You'll Need

  • Child who did something wrong
  • Honesty
  • Openness
  • Love

Instructions

    • 1

      Warn a child certain behaviors will result in punishment while others will get rewards. Drawing on the wallpaper will mean punishment. Drawing you a cool picture on a piece of paper will mean it gets hung on the fridge.

    • 2

      Make sure the child understands what he did wrong. Don’t just wrench away the crayons with no explanation.

    • 3

      Talk about it. Ask the child why he chose to do such a thing. Ask him how he would like if someone did something like that to him. Ask him what he thinks the punishment should be.

    • 4

      Pick a punishment that fits the crime. A kid who draws on the wallpaper may have to learn how to clean walls or, if that’s too advanced, do without crayons until he learns where to use them. A good bet for all crimes is taking away the TV.

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