Child Discipline Research

Some interesting research from the Families Commission. Only 100 families involved, but still useful results:

The most common disciplinary techniques for under 5s were:

1. Time Out 82%
2. Distraction 77%
3. Rewards 76%
4. Praise 69%
5. Withdraw Privileges 60%
6. Reasoning 58%
7. Smacking 41%
8. Shouting 41%
9. Ignoring 38%
10. Hugs and Smiles 31%
11. Make child apologise 18%

They also rated effectiveness:

1. Time Out 43%
2. Withdraw Privileges 30%
3. Distraction 27%
4. Rewards 24%
5. Praise 11%
6. Reasoning 10%
7. Smacking 9%
8. Hugs and Smiles 9%
9. Shouting 5%
10. Ignoring 5%
11. Make child apologise 2%