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Running out of ideas for punishments that Work for 5 year old
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<blockquote data-quote="keista" data-source="post: 467187" data-attributes="member: 11965"><p>Hello and welcome!</p><p></p><p>5 is an age where kids try and push their limits and assert independence. The new sibling also adds a dimension to this.</p><p></p><p>in my opinion you need to stop the warnings. You keep giving the warnings in the hope that she will eventually comply. She refuses to heed the warnings because she now knows there will be several. As long as she ignores the warnings, she can go on doing whatever she is doing. She already knows the rule, she's been warned. If she does X she goes to her room. Period. However, considering she is prone to tantrums over such punishments (in my opinion this is the sibling rivalry part) you might consider rewards for stopping the behavior. </p><p></p><p>Just two days ago I learned the fine distinction between a bribe and a reward. Bribe=I'll give you a cookie so you should behave. Reward=If you behave, I'll give you a cookie. It is such a fine line, isn't it?</p><p></p><p>So, try offering a reward if she stops. Treats usually work well with kids, and it doesn't even have to be much. A single Hershey's kiss can do wonders! They can be only for "Well behaved big sisters" Or if she's running, tell her to stop because if she's running you can't catch her to give her a hug. </p><p></p><p>Find positive ways to reinforce positive behavior. Reduce the amount of time negative behavior continues.</p><p></p><p>by the way, my girls will still, on occasion, forget themselves and start standing on the couch. These days I just look at them and ask them if they think MY couch is a jungle gym? They immediately sit down properly.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="keista, post: 467187, member: 11965"] Hello and welcome! 5 is an age where kids try and push their limits and assert independence. The new sibling also adds a dimension to this. in my opinion you need to stop the warnings. You keep giving the warnings in the hope that she will eventually comply. She refuses to heed the warnings because she now knows there will be several. As long as she ignores the warnings, she can go on doing whatever she is doing. She already knows the rule, she's been warned. If she does X she goes to her room. Period. However, considering she is prone to tantrums over such punishments (in my opinion this is the sibling rivalry part) you might consider rewards for stopping the behavior. Just two days ago I learned the fine distinction between a bribe and a reward. Bribe=I'll give you a cookie so you should behave. Reward=If you behave, I'll give you a cookie. It is such a fine line, isn't it? So, try offering a reward if she stops. Treats usually work well with kids, and it doesn't even have to be much. A single Hershey's kiss can do wonders! They can be only for "Well behaved big sisters" Or if she's running, tell her to stop because if she's running you can't catch her to give her a hug. Find positive ways to reinforce positive behavior. Reduce the amount of time negative behavior continues. by the way, my girls will still, on occasion, forget themselves and start standing on the couch. These days I just look at them and ask them if they think MY couch is a jungle gym? They immediately sit down properly. [/QUOTE]
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