Punishments and Children
When bringing up children, instilling a sense of discipline in them is very important. This should start from an early age. It is very important that your child understands that bad behavior does have its consequences. This decision to punish your child must be made after careful consideration and much thought; after all it is an important decision to make.
Keep in mind that varied types of behavior call for various kinds of punishments. As you go along the way, you will be able to differentiate between them. If your child is caught hitting other children in school, the best punishment would not be to spank him back at home. Each situation must be handled with much thought, care and tact. It is important that you understand that a single type of punishment will not work across the board. Instead, each and every type of mistake must be handled individually. No matter what mistake your child makes, ensure that he knows that it will have a consequence, no matter how small.
By enforcing disciplinary action on your child, your goal should be to promote good behavior, rather than put a stop to him misbehaving. Your child will also be able to tell if you are angry or upset with him and his behavior. This means that at some points you might not have to say or do anything at all. A simple reassurance towards good behavior is important. Telling your child you are disappointed with them and their behaviour is also a good method of handling a small incident.
If bad behaviour continues and is almost impossible to put a stop to, then, discipline should be made more severe. How you choose to punish your child is up to you and the method you have decided to utilize when bringing him up. This might not be the easiest decision to make, but ensure you give it a lot of thought.