When using punishment,
A)be consistent with what you regard as misbehavior and punish it every time it occurs.
B)both parents should try to punish their children for the same things and in the same way.
C)one should also reward an alternate, desired response.
D)all of these are good suggestions.

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All of these are good suggestions. Consistency in punishment is important to avoid confusion and inconsistency in behavior. Both parents should be on the same page to prevent mixed messages. However, it's also important to reward desired behaviors instead of solely focusing on punishment.

When Using Punishment