How to punish the boy, ideas?

[Homerboy]

Originally posted by: Amorphus

Originally posted by: PaperclipGod

Originally posted by: Homerboy

you know there have been numerous cases of sons and daughters coming back years later after be repremanded by their parents to totally mutilate them into a bloody corpse. just thought you "parents" would like to know. oh btw if you dont want your child to swear take him out of public school, sell your tvs, get rid of your internet, dont let your son out of the house....oh you dont want to do that? welcome to the real world where bad words exist EVERYWHERE and its inevitable that your offpsring WILL curse. just accept it and like it honey.

I think shes more overly concerned with the fact that he swore AND he lied directly to her face. As a parent myself (granted of a 2yrold and 5month old... sleep anyone?) I do not long for the day when my son lies directly to my face. I dont know what I will do. Swearing is bad enough. But LYING? I will ahve to physically restrain myself.

Its a tough decision Yeeny. I would do my best to explain to him why swearing isn't the most positive thing to do, and more importantly why lying is down right wrong. ESPECIALLY to ones parents. There are no small lies period.

Physical punishment is a hard choice. I was never physically punished, yet I knew were the lines were and more importantly WHY they were there. A 12yr old you can reason with and discuss with. Removing privledges etc is the other obvious ooptin.

Here's an idea: Maybe she shouldn't be spying on her kids in the first place.

Spying? On her 12 yr old?
Umm WTF are you 13? Thats about the only thing that can make sense for somebody to make that comment. I hardly thing she was "spying" on him. I dont recall her mentioning any concealed microphones or cameras. And regardless if she does or doesnt a parent has the OBSOULTE RIGHT to know EVERY little thing that is going on in their house, let alone with their MINOR children. Please PaperclipGod maybe you shouldnt speak of things you have NO idea about and absolutely no first hand experience.

 

[LackCash]

I can't wait until most of you who do not have children, have them. Talking to them DOES NOT WORK! You have only been led to believe that by a bunch of feel good, fuzzy liberal educators. The current generation of kids are the "don't hurt their self-esteem" generation. And look what that's got us.

I agree and I'm in my mid teens!! The best way to punish me for example is to take away whatever I'm into. Sure I get mad at my parents and talk back to them but I know I will get more punishment if I do it. As for the swearing, I swear a lot but not as a "cool" thing, I do it when I get hurt or really surprised and even then my sister and my parents jump on me about it. I don't get in trouble for it but if I ever lied and my mom and dad found out. I would be severely punished. Oh, and laying a guilt trip works really well to. After the kid has sulked for a while, go into his room and ask him how he's feeling and if he wants a hug or whatever. Make it clear that you love him no matter what and he should turn out fine. But you should rule with a firm but gentle hand just like my mom does.

 

[Acanthus]

Originally posted by: Encryptic
Wash his mouth out with soap.

that really does suck, dawn is the worst.

 

[crobusa]

It's the taboo surrounding the word that starts kids say it, the same with cigarettes, drugs, booze, etc.
Tell them they're much better words to use, and Fvck makes them sounds dumb, and you don't want a dumb kid...
As punishment, make him write out the definitions to
dense, dim-witted, dodo, doltish, dull, dumb bunny, dumb head, dumb ox, dumbbell, dumbo, dumdum, dummy, feebleminded, foolish, moronic, numskulled, simple-minded, stupid, thick,

I remember as a young geek calling a bully a megalomaniac, he called me a hippopotamus.
Not only will you teach your kid subtlety and tact, he'll gain valuable vocabulary skills that will make him the life of the party.
(Looks around, then goes into parent's basement to cry)

 

[xxAgentCowxx]

Originally posted by: Viper GTS

Originally posted by: Azraele
Sit down and have a talk with him. Explain to him how inappropriate the use of that word is, and how wrong he was to lie. Ask him where he learned it and why he used it. Then make him scrub the bathroom with a toothbrush and he'll be thankful it's not his mouth being scrubbed with soap.

Make him scrub the bathroom with HIS toothbrush, after he's done & quite thoroughly traumatized give him a new toothbrush & say "Next time there won't be a new one."

Viper GTS

haha, speaking from experience by any chance?

 

[neonerd]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
Tell him "I better not fvcking hear that word out of you ever again."

LOL