Discipline Dos and Don’ts
Medically Reviewed by Dan Brennan, MD on April 13, 2022
Question 1/10
At what age is it OK to spank a child?
- 2
- 4
- Never
Question 2/10
What is a good way to be strict?
- Say what you expect.
- Never bend the rules.
- Always address broken rules.
Question 3/10
If your child has ADHD, you should:
- Track behavior on a chart.
- Use discipline that saves face
- Both A and B
Question 4/10
Your toddler hits their brother and grabs a toy. You should separate them, and:
- Lightly slap their hand
- Take care of the hurt child
- Downplay the fighting
Question 5/10
It’s OK to send your child to bed hungry if they don’t put away their toys.
- True
- False
Question 6/10
How long should “time-out” last?
- Five minutes
- A minute for each year of age
- Three minutes for each year
Question 7/10
Handle misbehavior in public by:
- Yelling to nip it in the bud
- A spanking in private
- At home
Question 8/10
You’re angry because your 4-year-old is acting up. You should still discipline them right away.
- True
- False
Question 9/10
When your 5-year-old makes up a story, you should play along with it.
- True
- False
Question 10/10
Your 3-year-old has a meltdown at the store, kicking and screaming. You should not:
- Acknowledge their feelings
- Leave your cart and go home
- Scold your child