Having an open mind, being flexible and patient are some key parenting techniques. 

Hitting, spanking, and yelling are punishments, actions that most parents feel uncomfortable doing but think they don't have an alternative. 

If you're looking for alternative to spanking, here are ways to discipline your child without using physical punishment.

🔹 Clear Rules
🔹 Discuss Consequences
🔹 Positive Reinforcement
🔹 Reasons You Yell
🔹 Warnings
🔹 Follow Through



Spanking and Harsh Words are Harmful and Don't Work. Here's Why:
The AAP policy statement, "Effective Discipline to Raise Healthy Children," highlights why it's important to focus on teaching good behavior rather than punishing bad behavior.  Research shows that spanking, slapping and other forms of physical punishment don't work well to correct a child's behavior. The same holds true for yelling at or shaming a child. Beyond being ineffective, harsh physical and verbal punishments can also damage a child's long-term physical and mental health.