11 Totally Creative Ways Moms Made Sure The Punishment Fit The Crime

We’ve all probably given our fair share of time-outs and groundings, but some moms weren’t afraid to get a little creative when it comes to their little stinkers. Read on for some truly creative punishments that kids are unlikely to forget anytime soon! Image via iStock.com/Juanmonino I finally snapped and banned them from the bathroom for a week. They could use the toilet, but all other functions, including showers and teeth brushing, took place outside. For showers, my sons would have to put swim trunks on and my husband would spray them off with a garden hose. Teeth were brushed using the hose too. They thought it was fun at first, but at the end of the week, they were ready to clean up their acts." — Louise V., Tucson, Arizona I was cleaning the windows and saw that he was totally ignoring her and that she was playing alone in the backyard. I told him he needed to get on it if he wanted to get paid. A few minutes later, he was back to ignoring her and she was back in the yard by herself again. I went out into the yard and told him he was not getting paid unless he stuck by his sister’s side — and that I would help him do that. I tied their legs together! She thought it was hilariously fun and he was annoyed at first but after 30 minutes they were having so much fun." — Darlene S., Dallas, Texas More from The Stir: I Need Creative Punishment Ideas for My Lying Kid I don’t mind his disagreeing with me, but sometimes he gets disrespectful about it. When that happens, he gets assigned to write a five-page paper about whatever he thinks he knows more about. Sometimes it helps him to realize that he is actually wrong, and sometimes it just keeps him quiet for an hour or two. Either way — I win!" — Penny L., Spokane, Washington More from The Stir: Coolest Way to Get Rid of Dog Poop

title: “11 Totally Creative Ways Moms Made Sure The Punishment Fit The Crime” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-07” author: “Shawn Robotham”

We’ve all probably given our fair share of time-outs and groundings, but some moms weren’t afraid to get a little creative when it comes to their little stinkers. Read on for some truly creative punishments that kids are unlikely to forget anytime soon! Image via iStock.com/Juanmonino I finally snapped and banned them from the bathroom for a week. They could use the toilet, but all other functions, including showers and teeth brushing, took place outside. For showers, my sons would have to put swim trunks on and my husband would spray them off with a garden hose. Teeth were brushed using the hose too. They thought it was fun at first, but at the end of the week, they were ready to clean up their acts." — Louise V., Tucson, Arizona I was cleaning the windows and saw that he was totally ignoring her and that she was playing alone in the backyard. I told him he needed to get on it if he wanted to get paid. A few minutes later, he was back to ignoring her and she was back in the yard by herself again. I went out into the yard and told him he was not getting paid unless he stuck by his sister’s side — and that I would help him do that. I tied their legs together! She thought it was hilariously fun and he was annoyed at first but after 30 minutes they were having so much fun." — Darlene S., Dallas, Texas More from The Stir: I Need Creative Punishment Ideas for My Lying Kid I don’t mind his disagreeing with me, but sometimes he gets disrespectful about it. When that happens, he gets assigned to write a five-page paper about whatever he thinks he knows more about. Sometimes it helps him to realize that he is actually wrong, and sometimes it just keeps him quiet for an hour or two. Either way — I win!" — Penny L., Spokane, Washington More from The Stir: Coolest Way to Get Rid of Dog Poop

title: “11 Totally Creative Ways Moms Made Sure The Punishment Fit The Crime” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-11” author: “Willard Cartagena”

We’ve all probably given our fair share of time-outs and groundings, but some moms weren’t afraid to get a little creative when it comes to their little stinkers. Read on for some truly creative punishments that kids are unlikely to forget anytime soon! Image via iStock.com/Juanmonino I finally snapped and banned them from the bathroom for a week. They could use the toilet, but all other functions, including showers and teeth brushing, took place outside. For showers, my sons would have to put swim trunks on and my husband would spray them off with a garden hose. Teeth were brushed using the hose too. They thought it was fun at first, but at the end of the week, they were ready to clean up their acts." — Louise V., Tucson, Arizona I was cleaning the windows and saw that he was totally ignoring her and that she was playing alone in the backyard. I told him he needed to get on it if he wanted to get paid. A few minutes later, he was back to ignoring her and she was back in the yard by herself again. I went out into the yard and told him he was not getting paid unless he stuck by his sister’s side — and that I would help him do that. I tied their legs together! She thought it was hilariously fun and he was annoyed at first but after 30 minutes they were having so much fun." — Darlene S., Dallas, Texas More from The Stir: I Need Creative Punishment Ideas for My Lying Kid I don’t mind his disagreeing with me, but sometimes he gets disrespectful about it. When that happens, he gets assigned to write a five-page paper about whatever he thinks he knows more about. Sometimes it helps him to realize that he is actually wrong, and sometimes it just keeps him quiet for an hour or two. Either way — I win!" — Penny L., Spokane, Washington More from The Stir: Coolest Way to Get Rid of Dog Poop

title: “11 Totally Creative Ways Moms Made Sure The Punishment Fit The Crime” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-22” author: “Richard Gambill”

We’ve all probably given our fair share of time-outs and groundings, but some moms weren’t afraid to get a little creative when it comes to their little stinkers. Read on for some truly creative punishments that kids are unlikely to forget anytime soon! Image via iStock.com/Juanmonino I finally snapped and banned them from the bathroom for a week. They could use the toilet, but all other functions, including showers and teeth brushing, took place outside. For showers, my sons would have to put swim trunks on and my husband would spray them off with a garden hose. Teeth were brushed using the hose too. They thought it was fun at first, but at the end of the week, they were ready to clean up their acts." — Louise V., Tucson, Arizona I was cleaning the windows and saw that he was totally ignoring her and that she was playing alone in the backyard. I told him he needed to get on it if he wanted to get paid. A few minutes later, he was back to ignoring her and she was back in the yard by herself again. I went out into the yard and told him he was not getting paid unless he stuck by his sister’s side — and that I would help him do that. I tied their legs together! She thought it was hilariously fun and he was annoyed at first but after 30 minutes they were having so much fun." — Darlene S., Dallas, Texas More from The Stir: I Need Creative Punishment Ideas for My Lying Kid I don’t mind his disagreeing with me, but sometimes he gets disrespectful about it. When that happens, he gets assigned to write a five-page paper about whatever he thinks he knows more about. Sometimes it helps him to realize that he is actually wrong, and sometimes it just keeps him quiet for an hour or two. Either way — I win!" — Penny L., Spokane, Washington More from The Stir: Coolest Way to Get Rid of Dog Poop