A Gijón psychologist explains why punishment of children and adolescents is not helpful and what is the best alternative

"Today you go to bed without having dinner!" This phrase, usually with a loud voice and pronounced by a mother or a father heading towards his son, was one of the most heard in the houses of Spain during the 20th century. It was a traditional punishment; like the prohibition of leaving the house or the withdrawal of weekly pay. Currently, however, it is more common the removal of mobile phones. But, are the punishments helpful? According to Gijo…