I really think it depends on the child. I discipline mine all differently, with the sme standards and rules of course.
Time outs and getting something taken away works good.
Starting a reward chart with our oldest worked wonders.

Originally Posted by kheyanne

I'd like to ask other parents what for them is th best way to discipline kids. Is by talking to them? Grounding them? Or by punishing them? I'd like to hear your views about this matter

Yes, talking to them will be the best solution for you instead of punishing them. i believe that children can be treated with words instead of using our hands. you should make them feel free as if they are responsible for their own life. i hope this will work for you.

There is no "right way to discipline". There is only a right way for you and your child. What works for one parent or child might not work for another, and probably won't.

In our house, we use simple phrases since our son is still young (no, stop, use your soft hands, etc). We use the occasional spanking/hand swatting if the offense is severe enough. And we also use the "attitude adjustment" of putting him in his crib until fits are over and he's willing to play happily.

I find that with my grandson it usually is best to talk to him about what he has done and give him a chance to let me know why and together we decide what we should do about the problem so it won't happen again

My hubby & I have 3 girls, ages 10, 2 & 6 mon. They all have different punishments. The 6 month old, obviously doesn't really get punished because she's just learning. I do tell her 'no' when she pulls my hair, but other than that she doesn't get punished. Our 2 year old gets a combination of swats, smacks on the hand, and time-outs, all depending on the offense. Our 10 year old usually gets grounded or her privileges taken away. I can count on 1 hand the number of times my hubby has spanked her & each of those were serious offenses, like stealing.

I don't think there is a general rule for disciplining children and what works for others may not always work for another child. I discipline my 3-year-old daughter through talking and spanking.

Okay, now that I posted that message, my 2yo has decided to be a complete terror all weekend. No discipline worked. So I have to figure out what to do now because we don't want her thinking she can get away with murder. Ya know what I mean?

Different methods work for different kids so each parent needs to consider what works in their household. The important thing, I think, is that whatever method you use it is consistant & understood by all.

I let my son sit in the chair for a while. Each time he tires to come down, I send him back up. I punish immediately after the offence is committed. He isn't two yet.

ooops double post... my computer is being cranky