Yea i agree there Waizujin. I suppose everything they do wrong you take an item that they like away from them or something and then that should maby get them to think what they have done wrong. Jist a possibility

    

That could be a possibility. I was once grounded by my parents to play PlayStation so they kept it in the box for almost a week as my punishment and I was bored to death that time...

Heh, the only punishment that works on me is taking away my computer, and not even that works sometimes. See, my books are my friends. :P

Punishment has to be commensurate with the offence. If the child has made a major mistake, then taking away the computer or Playstation will be a good punishment. But it must be gently explained to him/her as to what they have done wrong. Only then is the punishment of any use.

I would not get angry on my child and will try to talk to him with calmness.I will try to point out his mistake and guide him to correct it.I will offer other chances to my child and if then also he does not listen then will tyr to explain him with my love and affectionate.Every child have got their pranks and they love to enjoy them.Everyone have their golden period in their childhood.

This sounds as though it is coming from experience!
And is exactly what sounds correct.

The punishment part of it is fine, but the explanation is where the key to it 'not happening again' comes in.

I do not really spank my children but have given a small swat on the the bottom to reinforce something if nothing else seems to work. I have threatened this a lot more than I have used it. I think spanking is a personal choice but should be done with restraint in mind and only if you are in control of your self and not out of anger. I have slapped a hand for touching when I have repeated instructed a child to not do so to get the point across. There is a big difference from getting a swat or two for doing something wrong and abusing a child. We usually try time outs by making them sit on their beds for a defined amount of time, but if they perstantly keep getting up before the time is up I will reinforce or threaten to. Since they know it is possible that I might then they are less likely to after they have been threatened with it.

I think that one of the biggest things is that whatever the punishment is that the parent needs to follow through with it so that it is not just an empty threat. This will teach the child that there are consequences related to their actions. That being said good behavior needs to be pointed out to them as well so that they know that they get attention for both and not just for being bad.

The punishment that works best for my son is to take away TV or computer privileges when he misbehaves. My husband and I try to do a lot of positive reinforcement as well. My son is always very proud of himself when we point out his good behavior.