Treat the child with the level of responsibility that they can really understand. Don't act like your one year old somehow has all the insight and understanding that you do. Don't delude yourself into thinking they are somehow as smart as your five year old dog. They may look human, but they aren't. Don't think a system of reasoning and punishment is going to really work. Distract the baby works better than your five minute rant and threats of time out space.
Although if you want them to understand your displeasure, bare your teeth and growl at them. Then make them stare at a shiny object.
The ultimate thing that comes out of punishing a small child is them growing up to be regulars at fetish clubs in the finest basements across America. Do you want your grown child to pay a stranger $200 an hour to spank them while they wear a diaper?
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