The FIRST Principle for Effective Punishment

Effective punishment FIRST

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�F� stands for firm.�The punishment must mean something. It has to be firm and aversive to be effective.

�I� stands for immediate.�The closer the punishment is delivered at the point of infraction, the more effective it is.

�R� stands for reliable.�The punishment must be consistently applied whenever the noxious behavior is displayed. Inconsistently applied rules are confusing and lead to uneven moral development.

�S� stands for safe.�The rules must be supplied in an atmosphere of emotional safety. Children have a hard time internalizing moral behavior under conditions of constant threat.

�T� stands for tolerant.�Actually, it is a call for patience, something we addressed only obliquely. Children rarely internalize rules on the first try and sometimes not on the 10th.

Notes:

Firm Immediate Reliable Safe Tolerant punishment is best for children, when there is not opportunity to praise good behavior.

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