Punishing Aggressive Behavior Doesn’t Work

When a child starts hitting, kicking, or becoming aggressive, our initial reaction is often to punish them. However, punishing a child by sending them to time out, taking away their favorite activity, or grounding them for a weekend, does not effectively teach them right from wrong. I believe that no punishment can teach them because they already know what they did was wrong.What’s going on in these circumstances is that their prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for reasoning, is not fully developed yet, making it difficult for them to make sound decisions, which happens as adults too. Today I’ll share with you what you can do when aggressive behavior shows up in your kids.Enjoy today’s episode? Please share it with a fellow parent or leave a rating and a review.Buy my book UNPUNISHED!Follow Peace and Parenting:Instagram: @peaceandparentingFacebook: @peaceandparentinglaPeace and Parenting Facebook GroupApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicJoin my 30-Day Connected Parenting Challenge, starting April 15th: https://peaceandparentingla.com/30day-challenge-newOur Sponsors:* Check out DoneFirst for a special deal: https://get.donefirst.com/PODCAST* Check out http://mylifeinabook.com and use code PEACE at checkout for 10% off. Create an unforgettable gift for your mom this Mother’s Day.* Get 15% off at www.happymammoth.com by using my code PEACE at checkout* Redeem your welcome offer at https://byheart.com/podcast and use code PEACE for a limited time.* Visit homethreads.com/PEACE today and get a 15% off code for your first order!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy