Punishment

"Fred is going to be bummed to find out that he cannot play video games tonite until the kids are in bed."  
"Why?"
"Well Jeremy lost privileges and it would not be fair for him to see his dad playing when he can't."


WHO says so????  
Why do we feel like everyone needs to be punished because someone chose to disobey?  
This summer during our Cousin Camp one of the cousins did not come when called.  This is the 2nd rule of Cousin Camp : You must come when called the first time.  It is the only rule that can break the First Rule  which is:  Ice Cream EVERYDAY!
As we stood in line at the ice cream stand  everyone made their choices and took their cones to the picnic table.  She did not.  Nothing was said.  
We ate, 
she waited.  
THE END   and you know what??


It WAS the end!  
It never happened again!
Stick with what you say parents! Follow through.  Don't let your child hold you hostage in any way shape or form.  It's called discipline and it is how they learn!