- The effect is only short lived.
- It sets a bad example for the child (if he/she can hit, why can't I?).Children who are hit tend to be aggressive.
- Parents are usually not in control when they hit, and may harm the child, even if they regret it later.
Acceptable forms of discipline are:
Time out: Giving a child a quiet corner or ignoring him/her till he/she controls him/her self.He/she needs to be in a safe but boring place.The timing of time out is 1 minute per year of life, up to 5 years. i.e.3 minutes for a 3 year old. Natural consequence: Telling a child that if he/she breaks his/her toy, he /she will not have a toy to play with. Make sure you follow through and let him learn through his/her actions.Lecturing him/her will not help.
Logical consequence: Telling the child that if he does not complete his/her homework and watches TV instead, he/she will not be able to go down to play.
Withholding privileges: Telling the child that if he takes away hi brother's toy, he will not be allowed TV time or computer time.Make sure you never take away a basic need such as food.Also make sure that you follow through.
