14 hilariously creative punishments every parent should know about

Disciplining your kids needn't be dull - check out these hilariously creative punishments parents have come up with to help their kids learn. Forget time out, the naughty step and grounding - these refreshingly brilliant ideas will definitely help to drive the message home.

To truly keep them on their toes and make them realise the consequences of their actions, sometimes it takes a hilariously creative punishment to drive the message home. These parents had to think outside the box and get a little more creative - coming up with these genius acts of discipline to get through to their kids.

From a simple yet effective hair trick to one of the most hilariously creative punishments a dad could dole out (shave your knees in preparation, fellas), here are 13 of the most brilliantly creative tips and tricks the parents of the internet have to offer. Would you give any of them a go?

1. This surprisingly effective tactic, that lets siblings decide punishments

This genius method of discipline was thought up by blogger and mum of four boys (yes, four) Kerry Gibb from myboysandme.co.uk. On a particulary naughty day in her household, amid cries of, ‘Mum, he hit me!' ‘Mum, he took my toy!', Kerry decided that she was sick of thinking up punishments for them, and decided to let them punish each other (with a little guidance from mum, of course). She swears that her house has never been more harmonious!

2. Teenager acting like they're in their twenties? This reality check might make them think twice...

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Something tells us they'll soon be happy for you to be in charge again.

3. Glitter bottles are a surprisingly great way to get them to calm down in the midst of a strop

Nip that tantrum RIGHT in the bud - and they'll kind of work on you too... Get the instructions to make your own from My Crazy Blessed Life.

4. Sick of them fighting? A simple item of clothing can put an end to that

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Meet your new best friend, the Get Along shirt.

5. Or if that doesn't work, offer to do their hair

Like these two on Pinterest. The more they pull, the closer they'll want to be!

6. No, short-haired kids don't get off lightly, when you can make them do this instead

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Trust us - it's really hard to punch each other if you've got no spare hands.

7. Tired of finding clutter everywhere...

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You'll find they suddenly get much less messy when the chore box is introduced.

8. ...or forgetting school stuff EVERY SINGLE DAY?

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More organised, too. Funny that.

9. When it comes to teenagers, the key to their behaviour buttons are the things they cherish the most: their games consoles...

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Yeah, try putting that disk in and ignoring me now...

10. ...the internet...

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Well, they've gotta learn what hard work is someday.

11. ...and their social media accounts

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Selfies become a lot less cool when mum and dad start taking them, especially when they get more likes and comments.

12. If it's clothing that's a point of contention, you can customise it

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Just look how proud (of himself) this particular parent is!

13. Or show them exactly why you don't want them wearing it in the first place

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Still think short shorts are cute? (Although to be fair, this dad has a great set of legs)

14. Of course, you've got to be reasonable and give them the chance to earn their way back into your good books

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Points mean prizes (or in this case, freedom!)

But if all else fails and they've done something completely unforgivable, feel free to take a leaf out of this dad's book and combine a camcorder and some lethal weaponry

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl1ujzRidmU

Yeah, um, we have a feeling she won't be doing THAT again...