Parents have different ways of punishing kids. Some parents ground their kids. means that kids are not allowed do fun things. This includes watching , going out with friends, and playing games. Some parents give their kids speeches. They would yell at them tell them what they did wrong. parents give their kids the silent . The silent treatment is when the don't talk to the kids. Some make their kids do more chores. parents don't even punish their kids! are very lenient.