Which of the following is NOT one of the ways recommended in the textbook to apply punishment?
A)Both parents should be consistent in what they regard as misbehavior and punish this behavior every time it occurs and in the same way.
B)If a parent punishes a child and then finds that the child was innocent, the parent should not say anything to the child in order to put the incident behind them.
C)When parents use punishment, they should also reward an alternate, desired response for that situation.
D)If you cannot punish an animal or young child immediately, wait for the next instance of misbehavior.

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Choice B is incorrect because acknowledging a mistake in punishment and explaining it to the child is important for maintaining trust and understanding. Ignoring the mistake can harm the parent-child relationship and does not teach the child about accountability and making amends.

Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Ways