Description of discipline technique:
We all have favorite leisure time activities that we enjoy. If you don't feel like your kid is getting the message about an important issue, taking away a pleasurable activity may be the trick to get their attention. For example, "You didn't clean up your room like I asked, so no TV tonight" or "You ignored the 10 p.m. curfew and you were an hour late, you are grounded for two weeks" or "Because you continue to fight with your sister, you can't use your Nintendo for the rest of the week."

Appropriate age group(s):
K-5 on up.