Whats with the naughty step?

Question:

I keep reading answers to parental guidance questions particularly those involving pre-schoolers and toddlers where-by the advice seems to be "naughty step" or secluding the child in a corner or similar. This seems really weird and old fashioned to me but because a couple of nannies with tv shows and no kids themselves have said its a good idea everyone is doing or suggesting it. Does everyone really think that singling out and secluding a child when they have played up is a good idea.My 18 month old is at creche while i work in the daytime and i'd be furious if her carers did that and she's no angel just a typical 18 month old toddler. Am i alone in this line of thinking, I really worry about the whole naughty step discipline issue.

Answers:
NO WAY would I EVER condone such actions with a child. Their tantrums, naughtiness and actions are their learning curve. YES children should be taught right from wrong BUT there should never ever be any form of aggressive punishment in such issues. Naughty step & corner in my book is an absolute NO NO. I thank god your little girl has such a loving, caring and sensible Mum to not be listening to these idiotic TV programmes that are suggesting corporal punishment to BABIES

I thnk in most cases the naughty step or an area for the child to reflect on what they've done can be a good thing though it's not to say it'll work in all cases.

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Whats with the naughty step?

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