If you cannot punish an animal or young child immediately,
A)wait for the next instance of misbehavior by the animal or young child.
B)take the animal or child back to the place of the misbehavior and then punish them.
C)delay the punishment but increase the intensity.
D)clearly state or point at the damage while punishing the animal or young child later.

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Immediate punishment is crucial for learning because both animals and young children may not be able to connect their actions with consequences if too much time has passed. Waiting for the next instance of misbehavior allows for immediate correction in the context of the behavior.

If You Cannot Punish an Animal or Young Child Immediately