South West UK | GCAT - 3/7/2015 01:41
Son has gotten in trouble 3 times now (that we know of) for hitting / getting physical with other kids at school / on the bus. Also he has lied about it. Frankly I am madder than heck about it. We spank at our house when it is necessary but I have not spanked in these instances because I've felt like that is the wrong thing to do in order to teach him that hitting is not acceptable. So, how do you discipline in this scenario? Obviously a severe tongue lashing (not cussing) is not working. He is 8 and the oldest with 3 younger sisters. He is normally a very good kid, and normally has a heart of gold. So I'm not sure where this is coming from, but I want to nip it in the bud now before it gets out of hand.
Thank you all for any advice you can give.
I was smacked from time to time, for serious transgressions. My parents didn't yell but they did give me a serious lecture.
I agree yelling does nothing than detract from your dignity. It isn't used that often in the military any longer I don't think. Mostly for parade ground stuff.
If you are going to punish a kid, I would always make a point of explaining why, and making sure you don't lose your temper beforehand.
There is smacking and using violence. I think the smacking I got was mostly the shock of being smacked rather than the pain that I didn't like.
My step father was a police officer, lying or beating on people would not have sat well with him.
Gut feel from your scenario is he is being bullied or something? |
How do you discipline your kids for hitting other kids?
