Discipline. How Do You Cope?

Discipline. How do you cope?

Dear Moms,

I'm back. I'm sorry, yesterday there was no post. I was feeling under the weather so I indulged myself in some, "Harry Potter" movies and bed rest! Anyway, I've been thinking about discipline lately. I've had some issues with some of the kids and behavior. I'm not a very strict parents, but I'm not a pushover either!

I do believe in natural consequences. I do believe in taking away privileges, treats and or activities. I even participate in time outs. However, I will say it now and until forever: I will beat that @$$!! That is, when the situation presents itself. I was a child of corporal punishment, and frankly I think it did me some good. You would have never caught me stealing, breaking and entering and the like; because I KNEW my mom would draw and quarter me!! Lol

I have the discipline list well, chart that hangs in my living room. It specifies certain offenses and their consequences. In my house life is like baseball, 3 strikes and you're out! So, after that third punishment of sentences, or the corner, or wearing the get along shirt- if the behavior persists spankings it is!



I also handle punishment and or discipline in regard to the offense. Say if someone has a sassy mouth, I've turned to washing your mouth out with soap before. I have also turn the tables and allowed the kids to pick their punishments. Sometimes, it's a total flop. They'll suggest a punishment like, "I don't get to watch TV today," and its already 5 minutes before bedtime! (REALLY?!) Other times, it's a total success and a half! Like, the time one of them restricted themselves from their tablet for 6 months?! Lol

I overall hate punishing the kids. I know it's a necessary part of their development to learn limitations, consequences, and self control; but I hate making them sad! (Softie Alert!) Drop a comment below, if you have any creative discipline solutions, or if you have a behavioral issue you need help dealing with! After all, I created this blog to be of HELP, to moms who need it! Or moms who just wanna vent! Lol

At the end of the day no matter how you discipline your kids, just make sure it's fair, fits the crime, and in the end they know you still love them! Until next time, ladies!

Photo Credits:


Discipline Chart, Jennifer Batchelder, .jpg, created: March 06, 2016


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