A time out is one of the best ways to punish a child in this age bracket. A rule of thumb is a minute in time out for every year old the child is. Example- 3 years old- 3 min. in time out.
You technically can't, as they are a legal adult.
punish 'em
You have to punish him. and hit him .But you have to stick up to him.
no child will respond to what they want to respond to if they care about being punished or rewarded the same way you punish a 8 year old is not the same way you will punish a 13 year old
how did puritans punish disobedient children?
I hate to punish my children, but sometimes I have to.
call the cops. That's assault brotha.
you get your biggest shoe and whack it round there face
you have to teach her kind but punish her at the right time
An 18-year-old boy is an adult. There are laws that can punish the boy if he messes around with a 14-year-old. He may show 'signs', but may also be frightened.
The best way to punish kids is subjective. What works for one child may not work for another. This is even true when it comes to twins. An 8 year old child may respond well to a time out when he or she does not listen. This allows the child time to cool down and reflect.