appropriate punishment for a 5 year old
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Dicipline
Honestly you must first look at what she did wrong, to me this would determine the punishment. I have a 5 year old son and he can be a handful here are some ...
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- A time out chair or spot, really does the trick. One minute per year of age is appropriate..two minutes is a long time to a two year old and 6 is forever to a 6 year o...
- I have found the spanking does nothing...and isn't always the most widely accepted form of discipline. It depends on what my 6 year old does, but he will get a time o...
- Just don't give in to her. One of my biggest pet peeves are the parents that will always say "My kid didn't do that". If you don't stand your ground with her, she will...
I Have a 7 Year Old Misbehaving and Rude
Sep 29, 2009 ... Punishment only works if it's something you care about... your grandson apparently doesn't mind ..... Next question: Need Input on 5 Year Old's Behavior ...
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- Try positive reinforcement. I have a very strong willed niece. She always seemed to be fighting with her parents and screaming from her room during time-outs. I cre...
- Punishment only works if it's something you care about... your grandson apparently doesn't mind giving up his freedom for a time. If my daughter misbehaves, she is ...
- Your will needs to be stronger than his. Kids usually act out for a couple of reasons: 1 - they're always testing the limits of the boundaries; which leads to 2 - ...
Almost 5 Year Old Day Wetting
Oct 2, 2009 ... My 5 year old will NOT go potty at school maybe it's the potties ... We tried rewards punishments you name it for years and nothing worked ...
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- Please be kind and supportive to your son. This is very normal, natural, and common. The more frustration you exhibit, more difficult it will become. Just accept t...
- Try to find out if something is going on at school. Does it always happen at the same time? Maybe whatever he is doing at the time keeps him so focused he just doesn...
- Hi L., I recently took my 5 year to the urologist for a completely different reason. The Dr. asked me if my daughter was wetting her pants more now that she has sta...
6 Year Old with Anger Issues
(Yes, Absolutely) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (Definitely not) ... I don't know what to do and I see my 2 year old following his footsteps. ... to be behavior and his ablity to handle frustration and anger is not age appropriate. ... he is told after fighting with you and get a punishment, or do what he is told happily . ...
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- In my experience, (I have 2 boys 12 and 6) the key is CONSISTANCY! Start choosing your words carefully. You must alway follow thru with what you say you are going to...
- J., I have not read any of the other responses and may be you have already tried some of these things. Let your son know that it is ok to be angry. Find more cons...
My Almost 5 Year Old Son Struggles with Going Pooh Pooh in Toliet...
Hello I have been struggling with getting my almost 5 year old son to go pooh .... ie rewardsand also punishmenthave negative consequences isUnconditional ...
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- My middle son had the same problem. He is now 9 & all is well. It did eventually work itself out on it's own. Sitting on the potty after dinner time was what did the ...
- A great book that will give you all the research on why positive reinforcement ie rewards (and also punishment)have negative consequences is "Unconditional Parenting" ...
- Have you tried eliminating foods from his diet? Dairy is a HUGE constipator along with too many grains, etc. Are the stools difficult to pass? If yes, you could get...
Teenage Daughter Sneaking Out
Oct 8, 2009 ... Would you recommend Mamapedia to a friend. Yes Absolutely 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Definitely not ..... Type of Punishment for 13 Year Old ...
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- Sarah V has an interesting take. I never snuck out, so I am afraid I won't know what to do with our daughter if/when that time comes. I think one thing that might have...
- It's your right to look at her facebook or whatever else she's putting out on the internet or texing in her phone if it's for her own protection. I would keep it sh...
- As a teenage daughter who snuck out, I think your best bet is to tell her that you know. Do you know if they were having sex? Consider that possibility, even if she ...
Detention for an 8 Year Old??
I have an 8 yr old, and I find the punishment at your son's school to be ..... I had a similar issue with my 5 year old. (Although it was not for lying, ...
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- Ok, so here is my take on it, because my daughter is also 8...if a child is put in an uncomfortable situation where they are unsure or confused, it may not be their in...
- I have an 8 yr old, and I find the punishment at your son's school to be extreme and ineffective. Whether he has an attention issue is beside the point (actually, if h...
- Only my personal opinion here, but I wouldn't even put a child of 8 in "time out" for that long. That is basically what they are doing if he is only allowed to sit and...
2 Year Old Hitting
Yes Absolutely 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0Definitely not ..... I can relate entirely my 2 year old daughter is going through the same thing but they will move on ...
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- When my son was around your child's age he also got into hitting people a lot. You are probably going to think I am crazy, but I taped his hands together (only for a f...
- Hi C. - I can relate entirely, my 2 year old daughter is going through the same thing - but they will move on to bigger and better things to test. My daughter has a...
- Hey C.! It sounds like you are a great mom. You have your hands full taking care of your son and going to school. I think you need to keep up the good work. It is ...
Mom of Very Defiant 5 Year Old
Mom of Very Defiant 5 Year Old. My daughter is 5 years old. She is very defiant. She absolutely doesn't like to be told what to do by me or my husband and ...
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- Rephrase how you ASK her to do things.Use your manners..'please do thing'..'please get that'..make it sound like you dont care if she does it or not.The other thing wo...
- Hi, J.~ Is it possible to develop an area in which your daughter can always be the boss for a little while? Perhaps of what vegetable for dinner this week, what color...
- I have one the same age with the same issues. What we do when she refuses to do what she is told is we take away something special to he for a day or so. Then we sit h...
My 3 Year Old Is a Devil
I know how you feel, My 4 yr old is the same way, she will be 5 in august, ... sending to the room thing but she playes in there so that was no punishment. ...
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- :) I saw an episode JUST like what you are describing so this was the first thing that came to mind. :) http://www.supernanny.us.com/
- I know how you feel, My 4 yr old is the same way, she will be 5 in august, I just go day by day, and she sits at the dinning room table when she is bad, that seems...
- I would start by trying to make sure that your 13 year old has a "brother-free" space to do homework, talk on the phone, etc. When both kids are home, I would try to ...
