Depends on the age of the child.
But from my persepctive, as a child, and now
a parent, the parent has to establish authority and
respect. As a parent, you need to establish boundries
for children, and when these boundries are tested, and broken
there has to be punishment. The opportunity for this usually
arises when the child is very young. Often the punishment will
be a "spanking" but no real force is needed, a tap on the butt,
or slap on the hand is usually enough. You have to warn the child first, that if they dont do as told, there will be a punishment- and if necessary, ENFORCE the punishment. Once you follow through,
the child will know that you mean what you say, and will reconsider defying you. If you get this thru at a young age, as they grow older, they know you will follow thru, whatever the punishment may be deemed.
I have been very fortunate. Both of my children have not "tested" me since they were in their terrible 2's or younger, and since then of course, there have been threats of punishment, but rarely are they needed to be followed thru. If there is bad behavior, I threaten an appropriate punishment, (if you dont clean up your room, your friend cant come over)- they comply as they know that mom and dad mean it.
2007-03-27 14:06:41
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The approach to discipline would vary depending on the child's age. Very young children may not know the full difference between right and wrong and need to be taught. The following article has great advice on discipline according to child's age.
2007-03-27 21:32:02
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answered by ? 1
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