I agree with Ian on this, the naughty step is very effective.
My 5 year old KNOWS not to push his luck, it doesnt even take verbal warnings now, just a look.
The main thing is following up your threats, last saturday for instance he was being a real pain, cheeky, tantrums etc. Which to be honest is really not like him.
Well that evening him and my wife were meant to be going to see a show at the nec, he was told over and over if his behaviour didnt improve he wouldnt go.
Guess what..it didnt and he didnt go.
He's back to his golden self now....Dont make empty threats, kids are cleverer than you think..
My 20month old likes the naughty step.. the stairs come into our lounge so she goes and sits there.. so for her, we make her sit on the floor where ever she is..
She hates it.
Best thing is it can be implemented anywhere, theres always a floor and everboys house has a naughty step.
Kids these days are out of control but it is down to parenting, I had a rant in another mthread a few weeks back about parents and my boys school school swearing AT there kids, calling them little bastards for needing the toilet etc...
My boy is polite, friendly, caring and all the things a parent would want from there kid.
He's not a bully, he wont ever be, he's smart and in the top 5 of his class (teachers words).
Parents have alot to answer for these days.