8 Ways To Discipline Your Kids By Alexandra Sifferlin
TIME magazine published an article discussing effective disciplining techniques for parents. This article was title, “Crash Course: 8 Ways to Discipline Your Kids” by Alexandra Sifferlin. Sifferlin discusses that the article is a great starting point for parents, educators, babysitters, etc who are looking for inspiration or help when punishing bad behavior in children. She reminds the reader that when punishing the child, they must immediately stop violent or dangerous behavior. However, for other behaviors the individual must create a sense of right and wrong. The first suggestion is to let natural consequences play out, meaning that a child will learn on their own what the consequences are without your responding. For example, if the child
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Dr. Ben Siegel explains that to discipline is to teach, therefore when attempting to stop a behavior the parents should guide the child to a more appropriate behavior. This require both the child and parent to come up with alternatives to make the behavior more desirable. Next, Sifferlin suggest that a parent withhold a child’s privileges, this means the child loses something they like, such as TV or video games. The fifth way to discipline the child is by scolding strategically. By this, Sifferlin does not mean screaming, but raising your voice to get the child’s attentions. Screaming threats or humiliating comments is not effective, but simply raising your voice is effective. Next, the article suggests to use non-negotiable arguments, when responding to the child, it is better to acknowledge that the child is upset, but the decision is still final. The second to last suggestion is to enforce an effective time out. This includes setting a designated space, such as a corner or chair, that is not their room at their time out spot. During time-out, you should monitor the child and even talk with them to reflect about their behavior. Lastly, Sifferlin says that spanking should not be a technique used when disciplining your child because it teaches aggression in
Dr. Ben Siegel explains that to discipline is to teach, therefore when attempting to stop a behavior the parents should guide the child to a more appropriate behavior. This require both the child and parent to come up with alternatives to make the behavior more desirable. Next, Sifferlin suggest that a parent withhold a child’s privileges, this means the child loses something they like, such as TV or video games. The fifth way to discipline the child is by scolding strategically. By this, Sifferlin does not mean screaming, but raising your voice to get the child’s attentions. Screaming threats or humiliating comments is not effective, but simply raising your voice is effective. Next, the article suggests to use non-negotiable arguments, when responding to the child, it is better to acknowledge that the child is upset, but the decision is still final. The second to last suggestion is to enforce an effective time out. This includes setting a designated space, such as a corner or chair, that is not their room at their time out spot. During time-out, you should monitor the child and even talk with them to reflect about their behavior. Lastly, Sifferlin says that spanking should not be a technique used when disciplining your child because it teaches aggression in