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Suitable punishment for 4 year old DD - who seems oblivious!

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Lowfat · 11/05/2008 09:15

DD (4)got hold of my nail varnish last night (see housekeeping thread) and 'decorated' her wall and carpet.

She was due to get £5 today for earning all her sickers this week, with no crosses, and DH was going to take her out for a long bike ride. She has lost both of these - she was initially upset as she want to buy her self some new pyjamas while out with her dad, but in just half an hour seems not to be bothered any more.

DH and I are trying to think what to do to show her the severity of her crime, in terms of the carpet is ruined. We've told her how cross we are but she just looks through us when we speak to her.

Cant do too much in terms of no telly on or keeping her in, as she has a little brother too who would suffer as well.

Next move is to take her favorite music away in her bedroom, but that too seems to have had little impact. Can I have some help please.

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juuule · 12/05/2008 19:42

Just read that back - didn't mean to sound preachy just thought I might make a couple of suggestions that might make life a bit more comfortable for you and your dd.

Lowfat · 12/05/2008 20:27

TBH I am more than happy with the way things have turned out since Sunday morning.

It is really hard to put the whole details of what goes on in a household on a post, to give insight in to events etc..

And I am not going to justify everything I do or give the reasons behind it, but as said it works for us.

Will give the book a look though...

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TinkerbellesMum · 12/05/2008 20:45

d'oh, just read my post back:

They both hurt but after the second smack I could rarely not cry after the second.

(not in the teasing sense, I just would go on)

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