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To: Malacoda
Yikes!!!

Just browsed it, This one is scary

Alternatives to Punishment

Copy this list and post it where you can see it, as a constant reminder.

Use positive reinforcement.
Create a positive environment.
Say yes as much as possible.
Save no for the important things.
Use natural consequences.
Use logical consequences.
Use restitution.
Leave it up to your child.
Compromise.
State your expectations, and get out of the way.
Give specific instructions.
Give a reason.
Offer help.
Give a choice.
Redirect your child.
Remove your child.
Make positive statements.
Give in occasionally.
Give your child time to agree.
Simply insist.
Make rules.
Ignore some behavior.
Avoid nagging and threats.
Distract your child.
Use humor.
Make it a game.
Be willing to admit your mistakes.
Stop and think before you act.
Don’t make a big fuss over little things.
Stick to routines.
Don’t hurry your children too much.
Get to the root of the problem.
Correct one behavior at a time.
Give yourselves time.
Use the golden rule.
Model appropriate behavior.
Think of your child as an equal.
Always keep your love for your child in mind.

105,000 members of that board and not one of them can figure out that a Child doesn’t have the reasoning capacity as an adult, no wonder there are so many out of control kids

99 posted on 02/25/2008 3:46:54 PM PST by qam1 (There's been a huge party. All plates and the bottles are empty, all that's left is the bill to pay)
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To: qam1

Yep. Go in and read some of the posts from women looking for advice...scary.


100 posted on 02/25/2008 3:49:23 PM PST by Malacoda (A day without a pi$$ed-off muslim is like a day without sunshine.)
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To: qam1

AAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!


102 posted on 02/25/2008 4:30:15 PM PST by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue.)
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