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The document discusses various strategies parents use to address children's problem behaviors, highlighting that spanking is less effective long-term and may lead to negative outcomes. It emphasizes the benefits of time-outs and logical consequences in promoting self-regulation and emotional control in children. Consistent and constructive discipline strategies are recommended for fostering responsibility and better emotional and social outcomes.

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Week-4 Discussion

The document discusses various strategies parents use to address children's problem behaviors, highlighting that spanking is less effective long-term and may lead to negative outcomes. It emphasizes the benefits of time-outs and logical consequences in promoting self-regulation and emotional control in children. Consistent and constructive discipline strategies are recommended for fostering responsibility and better emotional and social outcomes.

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Hello!

Professor and Class,

Shaping Children's Behavior and Promoting Self-Regulation

Parents use different strategies to address problem behaviors, including spanking,

time-outs, and logical consequences. Research suggests that spanking is less effective long-

term, as it may lead to increased aggression and poor emotional regulation in children

(Cuartas, 2022). While it may stop immediate misbehavior, it does not teach children

problem-solving or emotional control.

Time-outs, when used correctly, allow children to calm down and reflect on their

actions. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends time-outs as a way to

remove children from a stressful situation, helping them develop emotional regulation.

However, they should be brief and followed by a conversation about appropriate behaviour

(Lieneman & McNeil, 2023).

Logical consequences are often the most effective for teaching self-regulation. This

method directly links a child's behavior to a realistic consequence. For example, if a child

refuses to clean up toys, they temporarily lose the privilege of playing with them. This

approach teaches responsibility and problem-solving while fostering self-discipline.

Self-regulation develops through consistent discipline and clear expectations. Logical

consequences help children understand cause and effect, encouraging them to make better

choices. Time-outs allow for emotional processing, while avoiding physical punishment

fosters a secure parent-child relationship. Studies suggest that positive discipline promotes

better emotional and social outcomes (Taylor et al., 2017).

In conclusion, while spanking may have immediate effects, time-outs and logical

consequences are more effective in shaping behavior and fostering long-term self-regulation.

Parents who use consistent, constructive discipline strategies help children develop emotional

control and responsibility.


Regards,

Rodney Ivery

References

Cuartas, J. (2022). The effect of spanking on early social‐emotional skills. Child

development, 93(1), 180-193.

Lieneman, C. C., & McNeil, C. B. (2023). Time-out in child behavior management. Hogrefe

Publishing GmbH.

Taylor, R. D., Oberle, E., Durlak, J. A., & Weissberg, R. P. (2017). Promoting positive youth

development through school‐based social and emotional learning interventions: A

meta‐analysis of follow‐up effects. Child development, 88(4), 1156-1171.

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