Are your kids at an age where they can read and write complete sentences? Rather than just giving them time-out when they misbehave, why not have them put together an essay on what they did wrong and how they will abstain from it in the future?

Writing a paper not only will force your kids to think about their indiscretion, but will enhance their literary skill as well. You may even ask them to do a little research to boot. Make sure the essay is done to the best of their ability. And let them know they are forgiven and loved.

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