Q&A for How to Get Out of a Punishment

Give yourself the time and space to calm down and analyze your immediate emotional reaction. Also, consider the situation from the other person's point of view. It will help you to approach the conflict from a more logical and productive standpoint at a later time.

First, you should seek advice from someone you trust has your best interest in mind and will be honest with you. Second, consider the experience this person may have with your situation.

If you did it in the heat of the moment, maybe they still need some time to cool down. Wait a little while and then try to apologize again. Don't try to argue or ask to be let out of your punishment, just apologize, promise it will never happen again, then give them some space.

It may not be possible to get out of it completely, but you can try to show that you understand what you did was wrong and that you're sorry. Say something like, "I am extremely sorry for _______. I will not do it again, because I've learned from my mistake." Be respectful and don't try to make excuses.

Talk to your parents and your brother. Apologize to your brother and parents and suggest a different punishment such as extra chores.

Politely and respectfully talk to her and apologize for talking back. Then explain that you feel the punishment is a bit too harsh and suggest other punishments such as extra chores.

There probably is a reason. Calmly ask your parent what that is.

That's tough, but you should apologize to your brother in front of your parents. Make sure you act like you're really sorry, and tell him it will never happen again. You might still get punished, but the punishment will be less severe.

Speak to your teacher privately the next day at school and tell her that you and your parents are working through this issue, and promise you will improve. It may not work, but it's worth a shot.

Getting a "whooping" is abuse. If this is what is happening in your household, you need to talk to a child help line or a trusted adult such as a teacher that can get you help.

There is no guarantee it will work.

Minimizing the reasons your mom gets upset it not going to help your cause. It's important to validate your mom's feelings, even if you feel like she's upset over "nothing." If you are punished for something you didn't do, wait until your mom is calm and respectful ask if you can talk about the situation. It would be helpful if you had proof of your innocence.

Bargaining or being very cooperative might, especially if you lead them to another suspect. This might lessen your punishment because the officers can put in a good word for you.

Ask her why she doesn't trust you, and ask her what you can do to change her mind. It might take a while to build trust, so you have to be patient.

Try talking to them in a calm, respectful manner about how you feel about the punishments they give you for normal things. But remember, you still live under their roof, so you must obey their rules and respect their decisions.

Getting beaten is abuse. If this is what is happening in your household, you need to talk to a child help line or a trusted adult such as a teacher.

This is child abuse and is a crime. Contact law enforcement immediately or visit your local police station. You can also call a Child Abuse Hotline. For help, see <a href="/Report-Abuse">How to Report Abuse</a>.

Being locked in in your room is a very bad punishment, and dangerous. You may get hurt inside it. If the punishment is 15 or more minutes every time, tell a trusted adult, like a school teacher. Call 911 only if the situation is very severe.

Tell your parents that you tried your best considering the situation and that you will try better next time, and they might consider letting you off with a lesser punishment.

Explain to your parents why you got suspended, and what you will do to improve your behavior. Try volunteering to do extra chores and homework while you're suspended, then maybe they won't give you another punishment.

See if you can convince her to postpone your punishment to the week after your birthday if you're grounded. You can also try promising her that you're going to work hard toward improving your grades, and explaining exactly how you're going to do that.

Tell them nicely that everybody at one point on their lives get a bad grade. Say you are sorry and that you will increase your grades.

Ty making an agreement that you will do something in exchange for you doing what you want to do. For example, offer to do something your parents have wanted done for ages but haven't gotten around to, like clearing out the garage, shed or yard.

Maybe ask and see what you can do to fix it and be truthful about what you did. Don't hide it. Also, show them it was something you regret doing and attempt to make it better.

Show them you tried and attempt to do better, like show them your goals on a planning sheet, on how you are going to fix it. Be realistic and if you need tutoring or other help, then ask for it.

You should explain that it has made you a better person but that you think the extra punishment is unnecessary for you and if that doesn't work, try to be on your best behavior outside of punishment.

You should tell the truth. You may get into trouble again but it will prevent you from getting into even more trouble if they find out you lied. Also, telling the truth will probably get rid of guilt, if you have any.

Own up to your parents about what you did, show you will work with them and then ask politely for them to change your punishment.

Maybe try telling your parents that you will try harder next semester/quarter.

Find it, and maybe your punishment will be shortened by your folks. If you can't find it, offer to work enough chores to pay it off.