What's an appropriate punishment for a 6 year old who runs out of the house to play with neighbors ?

Question

what should be the appropraite punishment for this behavior ?

Answer 1

I'm assuming that you want to punish him because he isn't asking to go outside first? I would just let him know that he has to ask to go outside first so you know where he is. it's not safe for him to just run outside. you can also tell him that if he runs outside with out permission again he will have to stay inside for the day. or you can take away his privilages or take away his toys.

Answer 2

It's your job to keep your kid safe and you are lucky he hasn't been hit by a car or hurt badly. If he was, the police would be pointing fingers at you not the child.

If you know your child does this then you need to do whatever it takes to keep them safe. If you have to install dead bolts high on the door to keep the door shut then you do it. You don't wait until they get out then punish them. You lock the doors so the child has no choice but to ask to go out. You have to teach him that it is not safe for him to go run outside without asking first.

Answer 3

he is going out without letting you know?  i would first of all install a hook lock on your outside doors (or chain) . then i would take any electronics out of his room and ground him to it. if he has no electronics, take something else. put it in your room. toys, games etc. don't leave him with nothing, mabey some books or a few toys. i would make him stay there all night, and lights out to bed an hour early. he is old enough at 6 years old to know exactly what no means. he is downright disobeying you. he is way too old for the time out "chair". if he gets out of his bedroom consistantly, i would give him 15 extra min. the next day each time (constantly wanting a drink, bathroom) any thing to get out of time out. my son does that, but when he knows extra time gets added on, he stopped. if it still continues, and he is getting out to leave the house, i would put a hook lock on his door. he is young enough to teach him you mean buisness. i would stay on this though, him being out of the house without your knowledge could end very tragically. good luck!

Answer 4

He should know better than this by now.  Let him know that you expect him to tell you when he goes outside.  Explain why you need to know where it is at all times.  Use language he understands.  Tell him if goes outside again without permission, he'll get a spanking.  After you have finished , make him tell you what the rule is about going outside and what the consequence is for breaking the rule.  Then consistently follow through.

Answer 5

Run after him/her; pick up and throw over your shoulder; spank repeatedly until you get in the house.

That is what my mom did to me when I was four and ran out into the street headed to play with my friend.

I remember it to this day and never ran into the street again.

Whomever says spanking should never happen does not realize that children under 7 or 8 cannot always be reasoned with.

Answer 6

Before he goes, stop him and talk about behavior in the house. While children are full of energy, you can curb it until he gets outside. If it continues, he must stay inside for an hour so he learns. If it continues, keep him in longer until he gets the idea.

Answer 7

Go get him and take him inside  and ground him for a day.You tell him he has to get permission that he doesn't go running outside whenever he feels like it.If he does it again, make it worth his while you spoank the day lights out of him and ground him for a week.

Answer 8

You have to explain to him the dangers of going outside without your permission, and then you have to set down with him and let him know there will be punishment if it happens again. When my son did this, he got a spanking, because I wanted to nip it in the bud really quick. This may not be the best route for your child. Its up to you. Make him stay inside for a long period of time. A couple of days. Make sure it is a big enough punishment to get your point across.

Answer 9

Talk to him firmly about it.  Tell him that it's dangerous to run outside without asking you about it.  No, I don't think spanking is appropiate in this situation (or any, for that matter).  Talk to the child first.  If they don't listen, take away a toy or privilege.  Also, where are you when this is happening?