Comments on: How Parents are Punished by Modern Discipline

By: Mia E.

Mia E. — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 20:13:33 +0000

We watch our grandkids a few days a week and have to really think about discipline because we want to maintain the role of grandparents but still need to not let them get away with poor behavior. I have found consistency and calmness and rewarding positives to work for the most part.

By: Shannon Griffith

Shannon Griffith — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 06:38:43 +0000

My girls, ages 9 and 10, have limited screen time. I have pressed into their minds to watch more educational shows. My 10 yr old likes watching fishing channels on YouTube. She learns how to make her own traps , then goes to the pond down the road. My 9 yrs old will watch videos about easy diy crafts and will sometimes even create her own ideas. They do their homework, if any, after school and a certain amount of time for extra reading. Then they do their chores. A little screen time afterwards if there’s time before bed but phone or tablet gets turned in at bedtime. I strongly encourage playing outside, especially on the weekends and school breaks, and when I’ve noticed them on the device for 30 minutes or so. Constructive behavior, physical activity, not afraid to get dirty, they know that they’re not dying if they get hurt… Their discipline is, when related to their wellbeing or safety: spankings and a scolding along with getting grounded for two weeks; being disrespectful, or not doing as they’re told or vice versa: an explanation and the closest corner and/or take away their device. Pretty effective. I have teenage nieces and nephews and I worry more about social media with them. I notice it has a big influence on their behavior and attitudes. They’re still minors and there are parental control settings on devices that limits installation of apps, screen time, and data usage all together. Not a lot of parents are seeing what their teens are posting or have in their stories because they’re able to individually select who can or cannot see these things. And it’s sad how many parents brush them off. This is a way for them to start thinking they have control and before you know it, they’re out of control. Set parental controls, limits, and restrictions on their devices. It helps.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 19:38:48 +0000

In reply to Tamra Gibson. I completely understand your viewpoint, Tamra, and I agree that many people use electronics as digital babysitters. We've been fortunate that we can make time to engage with our kids in other ways offline (mainly board games). While they spend a good amount of time on their devices, it's well-balanced.

By: Joy Venters

Joy Venters — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 01:50:49 +0000

Limiting time on their favorite device is about the only recourse you have

By: Josh Christian

Josh Christian — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 00:11:42 +0000

We’ve instituted a rewards system. When the kids are doing their chores, getting their homework down, and generally behaving well, etc. they earn tickets. When they’ve been especially good, or done something helpful without being asked, they earn extra tickets. When they need to be punished, they lose tickets.

Tickets can be cashed in (at varying “prices”) for rewards (visits to bouncy houses, going to see a movie, swinging by the ice cream store, etc.).

By: Tamra Gibson

Tamra Gibson — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 22:45:15 +0000

I think.as a parent we all hurt when we have to discipline our children but, if we wants whats best for them we will do it. As far as electronics I rarely see a big benefit in a child having them
For school yes but other than that I think too many parents have used electronics for a way to occupy their children verses letting electronics be a bonus. This is just my opinion

By: Trey LaCaze

Trey LaCaze — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 16:52:04 +0000

Taking away privilages seems to work