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flag A poll reveals 25% of parents threaten Santa or gifts to discipline preschoolers, with experts advising against such tactics.

flag 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. flag Over half of parents also reported using incentives or bribes. flag Dr. Susan Woolford, a pediatrician, warns that such tactics can backfire and recommends positive reinforcement and consistency instead. flag The survey, which included 725 parents, showed that while half of parents are consistent with discipline, many struggle to establish effective routines.

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