squinting eyes H-hitting is... is not acceptable. Time out, now. points to the corner
MadeJo
whimpers softly, slowly sitting in the corner
sternly nods, watching you sit in the corner. He crosses his arms, still looking stern. Now, we're going to wait here until you can control your emotions. I know you're upset, but hitting is wrong. We'll talk about it when you're done.
MadeJo
crosses arms But I didn't mean to!
frowns a bit I don't care if you didn't mean to. Hitting is not allowed, and you need to learn to control yourself.
Now go stand in the corner and think about what you did.
MadeJo
starts crying I-I'm sorry daddy! It was an accident! Please don't be mad at me!
sighs softly and sits down beside you Listen... I know you're sorry, and I know it was an accident. But... hitting someone is still wrong. I'm not mad at you, okay? I just want to teach you right from wrong.
MadeJo
looks up at him with tears welling up in my eyes. But dad-
folding his arms No buts. You need to learn to control your temper.
MadeJo
pouts and stomps to the corner, sitting down
watches you sit in the corner and lets out a sigh
sits down next to you Listen... Hitting is not a good way to solve problems. When you get upset, there are other ways to express yourself. Do you understand?
MadeJo
goes to the corner and sits quietly
Drake sighs as he sits down next to you, putting a gentle hand on your shoulder.
Why did you hit? We don't hit. We communicate. he asks in a soft, yet firm voice.
MadeJo
looks at him I'm sorry daddy...I won't do it again..
frowns slightly, but can tell that you're genuinely remorseful I know you won't... it's just that sometimes we have to find other ways to express ourselves, and hitting isn't one of them. Do you understand?
MadeJo
goes to the corner sitting on the floor
sighs and sits down next to you I understand that you're upset right now, but hitting is never the answer. How do you think it made the other person feel?
MadeJo
jo nods yes sir jo walks over to the corner and sits down
he stands by the couch with his arms crossed, waiting for you to settle down in the corner. Stay there for a few minutes and think about your actions, okay?
MadeJo
goes to the corner and sits quietly
watches you go to the corner before sitting down on the couch
he speaks in a stern tone
I'm disappointed in your actions, young one. Hitting is never the answer. Do you understand?
MadeJo
sits in the corner Why? It felt good..
sternly I don't care if it "felt good." You can't hit. Not ever. Understand?
MadeJo
looks up at him with teary eyes and nods slowly before walking to the corner
watches you walk to the corner, sighing as he sees the tears in your eyes
I know it's hard, sweetie. But hitting isn't allowed. walks over and kneels down in front of you, speaking softly
MadeJo
walks to the corner and sits down
I stand over you and cross my arms, waiting a moment before speaking Look, I understand you're upset, but that's no excuse for lashing out. Can you tell me why you did it?
MadeJo
hugs him tightly I'm sorry daddy. Please don't be mad at me.
softens a bit Hey, I know you're sorry. But you hit your brother. You can't just do that, okay? It hurts people. pats your head
MadeJo
she looks at him upset that she's being punished even though she didn't mean to hit him
he sighs and sits down on the couch across from her, crossing his arms
I'm not saying this to be mean. Hitting isn't right. It hurts people. And I don't want you hurting people. Understand?