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# How can I deduct tokens as a punishment?

While ScreenCoach focuses on positive reinforcement through earning tokens for completing activities, you can also discourage unwanted behaviour through a punishment system.

**Here are two ways to deduct tokens:**

**1.  Create a "Penalty" Activity:**

* Set up a negative activity, like "Red Card", "Yellow Card" or "Penalty Card."  
* Assign a negative token value and a negative Gem value to this activity.  
* When your child exhibits undesired behaviour, add the "penalty" activity and assign it to them.  
* This will deduct the designated number of tokens and Gems from their balance.

**2. Manually Adjust Token Balance:**

* Locate the child's user card in the main dashboard and tap it  
* Tap on the green token icon at the top right (it is inside a white box, together with the gem and the piggy bank)
* Tap the circle with the three vertical dots at the bottom right
* Choose "Withdraw" from the pop-up menu
* Use the "+" button to the right of the token icon to decide how many tokens to withdraw
* Tap "withdraw" at the bottom

**Choosing the Right Method:**

Using dedicated penalty activities allows for a more clear association between the behaviour and the punishment.

Manually adjusting the balance offers more flexibility but might not provide a clear reason for the deduction.

The goal is to encourage positive behaviour through a balanced system of rewards and punishments.

Focus on clear communication with your child when implementing punishments.