As a result, punishment works best when it is infrequent. Nonetheless, punishment for infractions must be consistent. For example, if a child hits a sibling, the punishment must be the same each time to uphold that law in your house. Avoid harsh punishments . A harsh punishment often stops misbehavior in its tracks, but it doesn't necessarily teach the child the proper lesson.
Harsh punishments cause children's behavior to worsen.
Severe punishments cause hostility and resentment. It's a mistake to punish him by taking the bike away for a week. The child forgets about what he did wrong and thinks instead about how to cope with the punishment. His focus changes from I shouldn't disregard my parents' safety rules to I hate riding that stupid bike anyway. The child easily associates his misbehavior with the loss of the bike and vows to do better.