How Do You Discipline Children Without Spanking?
Rather than spanking for punishment, some parents choose alternative ways to discipline their children. Using these methods is worth teaching children that violence is never the answer. Here’s how to discipline children without spanking: Use a rewards system to discipline children. Each child receives credit (e.g., stickers) for behaving. Whenever a child misbehaves, one credit is removed. A set number of earned credits (e.g., 10 stickers) can be rewarded with something of value to the child. This could be dessert, small toys, or t.v. Before removing credits, explain why you’re punishing the child. Detail exactly what was done wrong, why it was bad, and the reasons it shouldn’t happen again. Children are less likely to repeat their mistakes once they’ve been given an explanation they can understand. “Because I said so” can’t work all the time. Never give in to whining. It only teaches one thing: “Whimper or scream enough and you can have whatever you want!” When you remove credits beca
