Child Discipline Strategies

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 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.