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A week long punishment is pointless. A child's perception of time means a ten minute punishment is as effective (probably more effective) than a week long punis
by DanBC 7y ago
A week long punishment is pointless. A child's perception of time means a ten minute punishment is as effective (probably more effective) than a week long punishment.
- duxup 7y agoI don't think it is that simple depending on the age. I'm willing to bet a 10 year old wouldn't think much of 10 minutes without a phone.
- newen 7y agoIt's punishment for a 12 year old not a 2 year old...
- mrexroad 7y agoWhen they’re small, maybe. But once they’re at an age where the device represents a portal to social engagement, I find a complete weekend-and-next social cycle basically approaches infinity in their eyes. A week is usually sufficient, but there’s been times where two is necessary. However, each of my kids differ with effectiveness of different punishment types.
- DanBC 7y agoNo, even when they're 15. That shirt ten minute time out tells them that their behaviour is wrong and needs to be fixed. It's tied to the actual behaviour that needs to be fixed. It prevents an argument spanning a week.