Tough Love  

Most people nowadays think  it improper to discipline children, so I have tried other methods to  control my kids when they have had one of 'those  moments.'  Since I'm a pilot, one that I have found  very effective is for me to just take the child for a flight in the  plane during which I say nothing and give the child the opportunity to  reflect on his or her behavior. 

I don't know whether it's the steady vibration from the  engines, or just the time away from any distractions such as TV, video games,  computer, iPod, etc. 

Either way, my kids usually  calm down and stop misbehaving after our flight together. I believe  that eye to eye contact during these sessions is an important element in  achieving the desired results.  I've included a photo below of one of my sessions with my son, in case you would like to use  the technique.