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Alternatives to spanking
One reason parents spank is that they are not aware of other effective strategies for changing children's undesirable behavior.
To be effective, discipline that is appropriate for a child's age should be used. Ineffective methods are often based on unrealistic expectations about what children are capable of learning. Parents may find the following age-appropriate discipline suggestions useful alternatives to spanking.
Babies respond impulsively to many situations without a real understanding of their surroundings and abilities. Spanking will only cause fear and anxiety in children who do not yet understand such concepts as consequences and danger.
Here are some other things to try when guiding your baby's behavior:
1. When there is danger, grasp your baby's hand instead of slapping
2. When the baby is holding something that you do not want him to have, trade a toy instead of forcing the item from him. He will only hold on tighter if you try to take something away.
3. Baby-proof your living space so that there is nothing dangerous or breakable in reach.
4. Leave the room if you feel your temper flaring, making sure that the baby is in a safe place like a playpen.
Author: Ramsburg, Dawn
Source: ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education Urbana IL.
Suggestions for parents of babies:
Babies respond impulsively to many situations without a real understanding of their surroundings and abilities. Spanking will only cause fear and anxiety in children who do not yet understand such concepts as consequences and danger.
Here are some other things to try when guiding your baby's behavior:
1. When there is danger, grasp your baby's hand instead of slapping
2. When the baby is holding something that you do not want him to have, trade a toy instead of forcing the item from him. He will only hold on tighter if you try to take something away.
3. Baby-proof your living space so that there is nothing dangerous or breakable in reach.
4. Leave the room if you feel your temper flaring, making sure that the baby is in a safe place like a playpen.
Author: Ramsburg, Dawn
Source: ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education Urbana IL.
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