Mixed reactions to discipline
OK, so I'm pretty plain with my children. They know what is expected of them and they know that while most things, the consequences are built in, some have separate consequences attached. Well, this one gets me mixed reactions so I'll ask all of you what you think.
For a preface, my kids do not mind this consequence and actually have fun with it most the time.
So, if we are in a store and the children have been told not to touch but touch anyway..
They have to put their hands on their head. Usually only until we get to an area without tempting things to touch, and often times with Simon and Lala, once we hit the checkout line (candy is too tempting) until we are checked out.
So, I have had people say things on the spectrum from, "why didn't I think of that" to "what's that supposed to teach them" and my favorite, "that must be embarrassing, why do that to them".
My thoughts, the discipline is definitely linked to the behavior. The children don't seem embarrassed and if anything tend to be laughing and having fun with it. They are improving with their touching behavior and now, for the most part, I can trust that if they are close to something, that they are gathering as much information visibly as possible, but that they won't touch.
OK, so now your turn. What's your opinion on this?
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INTJ Mom of 4
Gav 17
Justin 13
Lala 11
Simon 8
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