[elemomma]

This is info that I wanted too. So, I talked with a missionary in China who works closely with the SWI's in her area. She said that the babies get their hands popped regularly for putting their hands in food. I could see that this may have been plausible with Eleenah. She would not pick up any food, or reach her hands toward the bowl. She was like a little bird just sitting there opening her mouth. My friend also said that timeouts are used in the toddler area. When they get in trouble they are sent to their beds and reprimanded on the way over there. We got Eleenah at 10 months and she wasn't crawling, so I don't think this ever happened to her. Eleenah now at 15 months is the easiest child. I know not all are this easy, but I had to tell my other two no alot more and remove them from certain situations at this age. The only thing Eleenah has been reprimanded for is pulling the dirty knives out of the dishwasher. I gave a very firm "NO" and she melted into the floor and buried her face and had a whole come apart session.

I agree with the time in theory though. I think once your child has become secure, that other measures can be used. I am a child development specialist, and I know that security is a big factor in discipline. All kids grave order and discipline in their lives, but they need to feel secure for certain types of discipline to be effective. No matter what form of discipline you decide on, make sure your child knows that the reason you tell them no, or discipline them is because you love them. Your love will make them want to please you!