Study: 1 in 4 parents use threat of no gifts to make kids behave around Christmas

Study: 1 in 4 parents use threat of no gifts to make kids behave around Christmas

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A study by CS Mott Children's Hospital reveals that one in four parents use Santa or the threat of no gifts to correct children's misbehavior during the holiday season. Experts caution that such threats can backfire if not followed through. They advise parents to support each other and not fear public meltdowns. The survey involved 725 parents with children aged one to five.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of parents use Santa or the threat of no gifts to influence their children's behavior?

75%

50%

25%

10%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential risk of using threats as a parenting strategy?

Threats can backfire if not enforced

Children become more obedient

Children become more independent

Parents gain more control

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do experts suggest parents should do when faced with public meltdowns?

Punish the child immediately

Lean on each other for support

Ignore the meltdown

Avoid going out with children

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many parents were surveyed in the study mentioned?

500

725

1000

1500

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What age group of children was the focus of the survey?

1 to 3 years old

1 to 5 years old

3 to 7 years old

5 to 10 years old