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Posted On: November 2nd 2026, 10:09 am
Punishing traumatised children doesn’t work.
There are a few reasons, but one logical explanation is that taking away something (an Xbox, a lunchtime break, etc.) from a child who’s lost everything simply doesn’t register.
Why would it?
If everything you’ve ever known and loved is gone, what difference does it make to lose something insignificant?
#punishments #therapeuticparenting #traumainformed
There are a few reasons, but one logical explanation is that taking away something (an Xbox, a lunchtime break, etc.) from a child who’s lost everything simply doesn’t register.
Why would it?
If everything you’ve ever known and loved is gone, what difference does it make to lose something insignificant?
#punishments #therapeuticparenting #traumainformed
Comments (3)
3 days agogillyonclaire
My son has lost his father. I practice conscious parenting with him. Sometimes I wonder if I’m being helpful or effective. Do you have sign posting for me?
3 days agoregulatedandready
Love this and I feel like there needs to be so much more content across the board on this. I listened to the most amazing @alfie._.kohn webinar on this topic and the way Alfie presented the research on the impacts of using punishments/ rewards to manage behaviour was profound🙌
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