一项民意调查显示,25%的父母威胁圣诞老人或向学龄前教师赠送礼物,而专家则对这种策略提出警告。 A poll reveals 25% of parents threaten Santa or gifts to discipline preschoolers, with experts advising against such tactics.

密歇根大学最近的一项民意测验发现,有四分之一的学龄前儿童的父母使用涉及圣诞老人或礼物的威胁来管教他们的孩子。 A recent poll by the University of Michigan found that 1 in 4 parents of preschool-age children use threats involving Santa or gifts to discipline their kids. 一半以上的父母还报告说,他们使用了奖励或贿赂手段。 Over half of parents also reported using incentives or bribes. 一名儿科医生Susan Woolford博士警告说,这种战术可能适得其反,并建议积极加强和保持一贯性。 Dr. Susan Woolford, a pediatrician, warns that such tactics can backfire and recommends positive reinforcement and consistency instead. 包括725名家长在内的调查表明,虽然半数家长遵守纪律,但许多家长为建立有效常规而挣扎。 The survey, which included 725 parents, showed that while half of parents are consistent with discipline, many struggle to establish effective routines.