There is other methods of punishment if need be. It also depends on the age of the child/children. Are they all behaving badly or only some of them? Some may not agree with this idea but if we were defiant after being told why a thing was wrong (if really young we were given more than one warning) one of our favourite toys would be confiscated for a few days, the length depending on the “severity of the crime” and age. We never did those things again or we knew that the punishment would be longer the next time.

I really don’t agree with this.

Goodon her for not tolerating ratty behaviour. This is definitely something I can see myself doing.

Never threatened to cancel Christmas or anything – we do not use threats. We address issues directly and discuss the pros and cons and outcomes of all behaviour.

But if they don’t change their behaviour, will the mother really go on with her threat? 🙂

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  • • mom93821 replied
    • 08 Dec 2017 , 8:09 am

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  Also; Christmas comes once a year – what happens for the rest of the year?

Go mum! However be prepared to follow through on any threats you give, even when it punishes you at the same time! This is good parenting.

I do agree with not rewarding bad behaviour. I hope this method works for this mum.