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Get rid of the naughty step

Name: Get rid of the naughty step
Uploaded: 2024-05-24T16:00:14+00:00
Duration: 29 s
Channel: Camilla McGill
Description: In this short parenting segment, the speaker argues that using a "naughty step" as a disciplinary tool is counterproductive. They explain that labeling a…

24 May 2024 · 0 min

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In this short parenting segment, the speaker argues that using a "naughty step" as a disciplinary tool is counterproductive. They explain that labeling a child as "naughty" can cause the child to internalize that identity, and that all behavior is driven by underlying feelings, so the step functions as punishment for strong emotions rather than guiding better choices. The speaker advocates for helping children regulate their emotions and make good decisions instead of punitive measures, and points viewers to additional resources for further ideas.

Get rid of the naughty step. Here's why: it labels your child as naughty, so they believe they're a naughty child. All behaviour is driven by feelings, so it acts as a punishment to your child for having a strong feeling. Our job is to help our children make good choices and regulate their emotions, not to punish them by putting them on the naughty step. If you like these ideas, see below for more.