Child Behavior Management

noun something given in return for good behavior or as a token of appreciation

verb to give something to someone in return for good behavior or as a token of appreciation

• Employees who meet their performance targets will receive a monetary reward.
• If you do a good job, you might get a bonus as a reward.
• I heard that if we finish the project early, the boss will hook us up with a sweet reward.
• Hard work is the seed of success, and the reward is the fruit that follows.

verb to hit or slap with great force

adjective having a sharp, resounding sound

• The act of smacking a child as a form of discipline is a controversial topic.
• I can't believe she was smacking her lips so loudly during the movie.
• He was smacking on that burger like there was no tomorrow.
• The news of the scandal hit him like a smack in the face.

noun a form of physical punishment involving hitting someone on their buttocks

adjective used to describe something that is very impressive or excellent

• The teacher warned the students that any misbehavior would result in a spanking.
• My little brother got a spanking for drawing on the walls.
• I heard that kid got a spanking for skipping class.
• The team received a spanking in the championship game.

noun a step or small platform used as a form of discipline for misbehaving children

• The child was placed on the naughty step as a form of discipline.
• I had to sit on the naughty step when I misbehaved.
• My mom always threatens to put me on the naughty step if I don't listen.
• Sometimes it feels like I'm on the naughty step at work when I make mistakes.