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Ok so I dont have kids but I have siblings who are much younger than me and I like to observe my own parents techniques (kinda odd? maybe...)
I think that simply following through with threats of punishment is a most excellent concept. However I think there is a more direct approach - no warning phase.
Instead of "quit being rowdy or you'll go to the car", how about "you're being rowdy, so get to the car!". Then theres no grace period, and if punishment comes without warning, children are more likely to be actively on guard for situations in which they might be punished again without warning - in other words, they behave.
I think it's a cool idea. Parent's comments? Anyone tried this?
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