Child Factors

A child’s age, developmental level, and individual characteristics should be considered in the implementation of discipline.  Innate temperament will influence a child’s tendency toward compliance, as will his energy level and individual attentiveness.  Even birth order is a determinant, with first born children generally being more persuadable than their subsequent siblings.  Age influences a child’s need for behavioral correction, with punishment more frequently needed and used during the preschool years.[i]  All these child factors influence which disciplinary measure a parent uses in correction and how it is implemented.

Sleep

Temperament

Birth Order