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In reply to the discussion: Okay, no spanking. I get that but what's this dad suppose to do? [View all]laundry_queen
(8,646 posts)I'm the same way with my kids. I've never hit them, but I'm strict with consequences. I try to make the 'punishment' fit the crime (I put punishment in quotes because I don't try to be an asshole about it, I just try to make it natural consequences) and I follow through, even if it means I'm more miserable than my child.
What I would've done in this situation is PUT my child in their room. It's OK to pick them up and PUT them there if they won't go. You just do it matter of factly. "I said you are going to your room, you won't comply so I must put you there, so other people can enjoy their time since you won't behave. When you calm down you may come out."
And you tell your neighbor that they must put up with the screaming today if they want it to not happen again.