The 3 ‘Rs’ of Discipline Every Parent Should Know—and What To Do Instead of Punishment

The 3 ‘Rs’ of Discipline Every Parent Should Know—and What To Do Instead of Punishment

Read on to learn how to let your child experience the repercussions of their actions safely.Reviewed by Wayne Fleisig, Ph.D.PARENTS/ GETTY IMAGESIn days past, "discipline" often meant revoked privileges for poor behavior. It's a longstanding myth that kids cooperate more when parents use classic approaches to discipline. One disproven by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which now shows that it's not the best way to discipline and in ext…