Disciplining children has always been a controversial issue. Many parents have to work for years to find techniques that work the best with their children. However, many parents have also found that it is usually much easier to let things slide rather than fight or punish their children. Kids across America are becoming more powerful and parents become lazy and/or overwhelmed with the responsibility of disciplining their kids.
2. Some say this, some say that...
The word "discipline" brings many connotations to mind. Some believe in the "good ol' belt" when children are misbehaving. They advocate the familiar saying, "Spare the rod, and spoil the child." Others feel that physical punishment is never the route to take, and put their children in time out or spend time discussing the consequences of our actions with their children. However, many parents today would rather not deal with discipline in any form, and just let their children rule themselves.
3. Not A, not B, not C, so...
If your children regularly don't listen when you are speaking to them, don't do what they are asked to do, or don't interact well with other children, what is the problem? Is it simply the character of the child? Are they not receiving enough love? Do they need more attention? In many cases where these are commonplace behaviors, the child needs a more consistent and effective mode of discipline from adults.
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