Quote Originally Posted by Fengzi
"They are getting to old", or you are ? Just kidding, how old were they when you started this? I really like the idea because it sounds like its a punishment that will do some good other than just correcting the behavior. My only concern would be that they'd develop some deep seated aversion to exercise and wind up some out of shape couch potato later in life. Any indication of this or has it been just the opposite?
First, my main discipline was time outs and I think I perfected. It was my style but it was the funnest. I would make them sit on the couch/chair, whatever, put their hands on their knees, put their head down and absolutely no talking. It was very effective and I would just have to say the word "time out" and they would assume the position.

Sometimes I would do the corner and that was effective too. Usually when they were crying. I would make them stand there till I knew their legs were hurting. Couldn't touch the walls and head down.

Exercize. I can't actually say that it was a discipline. It is hard for me to explain. I didn't do it all the time. Just on certain occasions when I thought it would be appropriate. Mostly minor infractions and there would always be a set # and they couldn't be done till they were done.

I don't think it has made them lazy. My youngest loves to exercize. Hikes with me, gymnastics and still can do about 50 perfect push-ups in a row. She is called the "push-up" queen. It mostly was a game with her.

My oldest did hate it and was always lackluster doing her exercises. I didn't push too hard, but it was the act that she hated. I mostly stood her in the corner and gave her timeouts.

As for now, they are good girls.

I am still working on punishments for now. They definitely don't deserve a spanking. I don't wanna stand them in the corner anymore. They are too old for that, same with the timeouts. Mostly now is a strict talking too if need be. Take away computer/phone priveleges. Thats about it.
geonagual Reviewed by geonagual on . some good advice ! anyone with any good input feel free to add.... my lil bit of parental advice is this , if you put your babies or lil kids to sleep early like at 830 every night , when they get older they will stick to that pattern and leave you in peace if you let your kids stay up with you , after some time you will go crazy cuz you need time by yourself Rating: 5