Take away their privileges. “I’m taking away your phone and laptop for the next two weeks, and I don’t want you watching TV either.” “I’m taking your car keys. You can get them back once your suspension is over.” Assign them unpleasant chores. “You’ll be clearing the table and washing the dishes all week, and on Saturday I want you to clean the bathroom.” “Tomorrow, I want you to rake and bag all the leaves, then mow the lawn and wash the cars.” Have someone watch them at all times. “I’m going to run some errands. I’ll be back in an hour, but the neighbors are coming over to watch you while I’m gone.” “I have to run to the grocery store, so your older sister is coming over to watch you. Don’t try to get her to let you watch TV—you’re still being punished.” Have them work on assignments from school or from you. “I talked to your school and they’re willing to give you makeup homework to work on until you get back to school. I’m picking that up tomorrow and I expect you to finish by the end of the week.” “The school isn’t letting you make up your missed work, so instead you’ll be reading this book I picked out for you. We’ll talk about it every night after dinner so I can make sure you’re on track.”