Saint Yosx wrote:The New California Republic wrote:Less of a grey area is things like withholding stuff the child likes, as punishment for bad behaviour. For example, if they want the parent to buy them a specific toy or game then delaying getting it for them is a legit tactic.
Yeah and using a life lesson like remember doing something without being told or doing something good you can use that toy or game as an reward. The trick is however is to not give them a thing or something of financial value so they don't just do it for acceptance by others or to impress...
Except that the adult world works by giving something of financial value when someone impresses, that is after all what bonuses and tips are. I don't mind using money to convince a child to do their chores so long as the parent is aware that the money they give is the child's as are the items the child buys. They are not the adult's to steal.