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Previously , I discussed why separation-based discipline tactics are not only emotionally harmful but also developmentally illogical . That may have left you wondering if another popular discipline technique , counting to 3 , might be a better choice .
For the answer to this , I asked Bridgett Miller , “ I was happy to see you address counting to 3 as a behavioral control technique in your book . Tell me how , developmentally , this technique also doesn ’ t make sense .”
She replied , “ From an adult perspective this approach makes a lot of sense but that ’ s because we ’ re using an adult brain that ’ s able to understand the logic of consequences . This approach assumes that a young child has the maturity to consider the consequences of their actions and reflect on their wrongful ways in the moment .
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