Question

Zoe hits another child on the playground. Her mother responds by telling her she will stop loving her if this continues and then she ignores Zoe for a period of time. Which method of child control is this?

Answer 1

Zoe's mother's method is an inappropriate form of negative punishment that is emotionally harmful, unlike the correct time-out technique which involves removing a child from an activity temporarily to decrease unwanted behavior.

Step-by-step explanation:

The method of child control depicted in the scenario with Zoe and her mother is a harmful and inappropriate form of what might be intended as negative punishment.

Unlike the appropriate use of time-out, which is a commonly used form of negative punishment where a child is temporarily removed from a desirable activity to decrease unwanted behavior, Zoe's mother's threat to stop loving her and the subsequent ignoring of Zoe is manipulative and emotionally damaging.

It could lead to psychological harm rather than teaching proper behavior. Effective discipline should focus on teaching children about the consequences of their actions in a safe and supportive environment.

In Zoe's case, a proper time-out would involve removing her from the situation and explaining why her actions were wrong, without threatening the child's sense of security and emotional well-being.