a must read.... " "What is Discipline? There are many reasons why a parent may not want to discipline a child. Some parents may be reluctant to discipline children because they want to avoid having conflict or because they don’t want to have their child be angry at them. Others may be unable or unwilling to devote time and energy to the task of disciplining children. And still others may have unpleasant memories of being disciplined when they were children, and may want to make things easier on their own kids by relaxing rules and giving them more free rein. But the fact is, discipline is not about creating conflict with your child or lashing out in anger. Child discipline, when done correctly, is not about trying to control your child but about showing her how to control her own behavior. It is not about punishing a child for doing something wrong but about setting clear parameters and consequences for breaking rules so that she learns how to discipline herself. A child who has been taught right from wrong and has a solid sense of what is negative and positive behavior will know when she has done something wrong. She will want to behave correctly out of a desire to be a good citizen and a member of her family and society -- not because she fears punishment. Why It’s Important to Discipline Children What many parents who are reluctant to discipline children may not understand is how damaging it can be for a child to lack boundaries. Without discipline, children will be deficient in the following important life skills: They will lack self control. They will not respect their parents or other authority figures. They will not know what is appropriate behavior. They will be willful, selfish, and generally unpleasant company. They will not have social skills that are important for making friends such as empathy, patience, and knowing how to share. They will be more likely to engage in negative behaviors that are harmful and even potentially dangerous for themselves as well as others. They will be unhappy.
Posted on: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 05:59:50 +0000
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