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12 Innovative Punishment Ideas for Kids
If you have growing children who are naughty and make you run around the house for several impossible things, it’s time you put your foot down and be a little strict with them before they become spoiled. And this means that sometimes, you will have to punish them if they misbehave, but by punishment, we do not mean that you beat them. Spanking and yelling can have negative consequences. It could cause behavioural and psychological problems in kids and, in the long run, it can result in low self-esteem, aggression, and stress-related issues.
As parents, while punishing kids, we often forget that punishment is not supposed to make your kids afraid of you; the only aim of punishing your child is to teach the kids the importance of good behaviour. So, here are a few ways in which you can punish your child but for his own good.
10 Creative Ways to Punish a Child
If you are wondering how to punish a child without losing your temper, here are the top 10 punishments for kids which are not harsh and will make sure that kids learn the importance of following the rules:
If you are wondering how to punish a child without losing your temper, here are the top 10 punishments for kids which are not harsh and will make sure that kids learn the importance of following the rules:
1. Time-Ins
Most parents would give their kids time-outs for bad behaviour, wherein the kids sit silently in a corner. However, sometimes sitting idle may not work well with children, as kids are often active. In such cases, parents can try ‘time-ins’ wherein you send your child to the naughty corner, where instead of sitting and doing nothing, the child gets an age-appropriate task. These tasks could include memorising a poem, writing letters of the alphabet, colouring a picture, or solving math problems. This will serve the purpose of the punishment while also giving the child something useful to do.
2. Exercise
This is a punishment that might be a tad undesirable for your child especially if he doesn’t like exercising, but it surely will teach the child the consequences of bad behaviour. For example, if the child leaves dirty dishes on the table after being told not to several times, you can make them do 10 squats or sit-ups. If their behaviour is bad in social gatherings or at other public places, you could ask them to skip a rope. Eventually, they will learn to exercise, which will be good for them in the future. However, do not overdo this as it could cause muscle fatigue in your child.
3. Make them do Chores
Make a list of 25 to 30 chores such as watering the plants, dusting shelves, drying the dishes, etc. Assign points to each task. For example, watering plants could be 20 points, doing dishes could be 40 points. If your child is becoming a spoilt brat, and his bad behaviour is getting out of your control, tell him that he needs to earn points (and his freedom) by completing his punishment. For example, if he gets into a fight with friends, he has to earn 150 points before he gets to play with his friends again. This way, you discipline him, and he will get better at the household chores to earn his privilege back.
4. Timer
If your child takes too long to finish a task, like completing homework or cleaning his room, set a timer. Tell the child that if the timer rings before they are finished, they will lose some privilege like permission to watch cartoons for two days or going out to play with friends for a day. This will encourage the child to complete the task on time, and gradually, it will become a regular habit.
5. Practise
This is particularly for children who have trouble with schoolwork or have been performing poorly in school tests. Make sure you help them get lots of extra practice at home. Print out worksheets and make your children work on those. You can explain your child that until the grades go up, they need to put in extra time practising that subject even if it means less playtime per day. This will help them learn the subject, and they will be glad that you are helping them instead of scolding them.
6. Punishment Jar
Discuss with your child and come up with a list of creative punishments. Next, write down these punishments on pieces of paper and put them in a jar. The next time your child behaves in an ill manner, ask him to pick a chit from the punishment jar and do whatever is written on it. These punishments should help children learn something new or utilise their time better. Some examples of these easy-to-do punishments include activities, like taking out the trash, doing the dishes, folding the laundry, organising their closet or pulling out weed in the garden.
7. Cool-Off Time
If your child is throwing tantrums or has done something wrong in the house, let them cool off by taking them out for a run or sending them to walk the pet, if you have one. This will help them calm down and also give them time to think about what they have done. Once they are back, you can explain calmly what they did wrong and how they need to correct it. The cool-off time will also help the parent calm down so that they can discipline the children without losing their temper.
8. Tidy Up the Clutter
This is an effective way to make sure your child tidies up after making a mess. For example, if your child leaves toys or art supplies in his room, take those toys away and hide them. Tell your child that he will lose the privilege of using those art supplies or playing with his toys until he cleans up after himself.
9. No-Fight Areas
No-fight areas are actually for those parents who have a problem with their kids constantly squabbling. Designate certain areas of the house as no-fight zones. Let them stick their favourite posters or cartoons in those areas and tell them that the rule is that they cannot quarrel in front of those images. This will reduce the number of fights and help them find a way to get along better. If they break this rule, set punishments for them. Here are some examples for punishing the children – hug their sibling for 5 minutes, or do their sibling’s chores for 2 days. This will help them bond better, and you won’t have a headache because of those constant fights.
10. Early Bedtime
This works well for both little and older children. Kids love playing and hate sleeping. So, if they misbehave, tell them that their playtime will cut down, and they will have to go to bed early. The days that they behave well give them extra playtime.
11. Role Reversal
You must be aware of the role-reversal game played for fun, but when making this work as a punishment, you will make your child do one of your chores that he finds boring, like cleaning, laundry, mopping, vacuuming etc. and you will act as the child. Some ground and time-off rules can be set in advance so that kids don’t go all out when the roles are reversed. They should know what is expected out of them if they are to enact a grown-up.
12. Marbles in a Bottle
You could keep a glass bottle or a jar of a preferred size with a mouth wide enough to drop marbles. Using a permanent marker and a measuring scale, make a mark after every 2 to 3 inches. At each mark, there will be a privilege the child will lose. Now, depending on the history of bad behaviour your kid has had, you can define how many marbles need to go into the bottle every time he makes the same mistake. And, every mark he crosses, he will lose a privilege. The child will be pushed to correct his behaviour at some point to avoid meeting the mark and losing his privileges.
Children need to be disciplined in a way that is not too harsh, encourages them to correct their behaviour and listen to their parents. Punishments should not be humiliating for children; instead, they should teach kids to make better use of their time and learn something new, while learning the value of good behaviour. So, try these tips for innovative punishments in this article and see if they help to improve the behaviour of your child.
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Anal Sex during Pregnancy
During pregnancy, your body undergoes numerous changes. This is why pregnant women are advised to exercise several restrictions on their normal lifestyle habits, due to the likely harm it can cause the mother and baby.
It is important that expecting mothers look closely at their various normal activities and ensure it is safe for their health and that of their baby's health. When in doubt, it is always important to check with your medical practitioner and get the green flag to continue.
Although sex during pregnancy is considered normal, there are certain precautions to take and risk factors to consider. As your body grows, it undergoes several changes that you have to pay due attention to. You may have to adapt to certain changes in your sex life, to keep your unborn baby safe and avoid complications. When it comes to having anal sex while pregnant, extra caution is advised. Nevertheless, it is allowed when your pregnancy is progressing smoothly and you do not have any specific health concerns.
Is Anal Sex Safe when Pregnant?
As your pregnancy progresses, there are times when vaginal sex isn't recommended or safe for you. In such cases, your libido will have to be satisfied in other ways. Anal sex may be considered as an alternative to this option. However, you shouldn't just assume it is safe in all cases.
If there are no specific medical complications or discomforts that you suffer from, anal sex shouldn't be an issue for you during pregnancy. However, this is definitely not the right time to try it for the first time. Do not try this variety of sex during pregnancy, unless you have attempted it before since it comes with a fair share of risks.
However, if you have previously enjoyed anal sex, there shouldn't be any harm in continuing it during pregnancy as long as yours is a low-risk pregnancy. However, you should avoid it altogether if you have any impeding medical conditions like haemorrhoids and fissures. Haemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anal region that can bleed when disturbed. Fissures mean small cracks in the anal region, that also bleed and sting when aggravated. Both these conditions can be aggravated by anal sex.
It is also unsafe if you have any medical complications like a low-lying placenta. If your medical practitioner has advised you to take rest and restrict activity during pregnancy, this type of sex is best avoided.
What Precautions Should You Take while Having Anal Sex?
As with any other type of sex, you should be comfortable when attempting anal sex in pregnancy. Both partners should be comfortable in trying this method, and you should not be struggling from any physical discomfort at the time.
Stop if you experience any discomfort or pain during anal sex. It is also advisable to use a safe lubricant to make it easier.
Switching from anal to vaginal sex without washing the genitalia or changing the condom is very dangerous. This can cause transmission of certain dangerous bacteria in certain cases, and hence isn't recommended.
Finally, it is best to avoid anal sex if either of you have any type of disease that may be transmitted sexually. The chances of passing it to either partner are greater through anal sex, than when you perform vaginal sex.
If you are to indulge in anal sex during pregnancy, make sure that you exercise caution. Your partner should be understanding and extra gentle with you. Ensure that he stops if you feel even the slightest discomfort. This is your body's way of telling you that something is wrong. Don't ignore any signs of discomfort. Instead choose another method or abstain from it till you are sure you are comfortable with it.
Risks of Anal Sex while Pregnant
Anal sex is often considered more risky than other sexual methods for a variety of reasons.
Firstly, it can quickly cause unnecessary aggravation of haemorrhoids, fissures and other bodily condition.
If you are suffering from piles, this method can cause heavy bleeding that will impact the smooth progress of the rest of your pregnancy.
Be careful to not be too rash and cause tears in the rectum or anal region. This can be very uncomfortable and affect your overall health for the rest of your pregnancy.
Constipation is a common problem in pregnant women. Irrespective of the trimester that you are in, if you are constipated, anal sex can cause the condition to worsen. Hence it is best avoided in such cases.
Switching from anal sex to vaginal sex without due care is very dangerous. There are several bacteria that reside in the anus, that do not enter the vagina normally. Anal sex increases the possibility of transmission of such pathogens that cause diseases like bacterial vaginosis. This condition is known to be very risky, and even cause miscarriages. To avoid such risk, both partners should exercise suitable hygiene steps between the switch from one method to the other.
Anal sex may also trigger strong contractions in the uterine area. This may not be safe depending on the stage of pregnancy you are in. If you do experience any such strong contractions, promptly contact your doctor to ensure it isn't of any concern.
Anal sex is also unsafe if there are any risk factors associated with your pregnancy. It is best avoided if you are suffering from placenta previa or any such pregnancy-related conditions.
When to Avoid Anal Sex in Pregnancy?
Should you be suffering from fissures, haemorrhoids or constipation during your pregnancy, it is best to avoid anal sex. This method can insensify the symptoms of these conditions and result in heavy bleeding or discomfort that will impact the rest of your pregnancy significantly.
It is also of utmost importance that you are physically and emotionally comfortable to indulge in anal sex. Since your body is more sensitive during pregnancy, it isn't safe to attempt it if you find it disturbing in any way. Anal sex is definitely off the table, if either of you suffer from an STD, that can easily be transmitted through this method. This can cause unnecessary complications in your pregnancy.
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Managing relationships with in-laws post baby can prove to be tricky, especially if they are naturally dominating and intrusive. With changing lifestyles and expectations of parents-to-be, the older generation often feels ignored and therefore tries to participate more in the lives of their grand kids. You have to change your attitude and set your own parenting rules for your in-laws post your baby's birth.
How to Handle Your In-laws After The Birth of Your Baby
Indian culture is a close-knit one and as soon as there is an impending childbirth around the corner, family members love to get even closer. Now, under ideal conditions, such a cultural norm means a ready support system on which every new parent can rely on. But some in-laws can transform from their benign and supportive self into judgmental and overbearing people after the birth of your baby! Everything you do is inadequate and loads of advice is thrown at you about child care and parenting. While traditionally women were conditioned to lean in to the family cushion and not worry too much about the early parenting choices to be made, off late many mothers-to-be are finding this option quite stifling. So here is a quick guide on how to handle in-laws after having a baby.
Prepare for The Change
If your mother-in-law has started buying or making clothes, and your father in-law is busy making career choices for his grandkid, even before the baby arrives, take it as a warning sign. In-laws after birth of baby would be even more intrusive and demanding. The best way to bear that force is by being mentally prepared for it. Accept the fact that your in-laws would want to impart you their parental wisdom and become a part of their grand-kid’s life. Instead of getting defensive every time they try to intrude, be prepared to handle the situation in advance.
Be Diplomatic
As much as you want to let out a war cry every time you are told to do something differently with your baby, managing relationships with in-laws post baby is also equally important. Every time you hear a new feeding or clothing or bathing advice, instead of rejecting it upfront try a response like “I will keep that in mind” or “I will try if it works”. Remember that in-laws can provide you a support setup when you will finally want to go out and get back some semblance of a normal life with a new baby.
Don’t Be Afraid To Say ‘NO’
While it is important to be diplomatic and manage your relations with increasingly intrusive in laws after birth of baby, it is also important to set some boundaries and maintain control of the situation. After all you have the right to make all the decisions about your child’s upbringing. So don’t hesitate to say no to things which you are really uncomfortable with and your in-laws insist on doing. They may get upset for a while, but you won’t have to learn to live with regret.
Ultimately, your parenting choices are going to be your own and you have the final say on what happens with your baby. But learning to manage your in-laws during this transitional phase in your life can save you a lot of grief and stress. Read more
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