child misbehaves and punish them. Punishment may solve an isolated problem, but it’s not really teaching the kids anything useful in the long term.Probably it’s time for me to be clear about what I mean by punishment and discipline as these terms are often used interchangeably, but they are quite different.
Punishment is where we inflict pain or suffering on our child as a penalty. Discipline means to teach. They’re quite the opposite, but you’ll notice that teachers, parents, and coaches often confuse the two words.So, as parents, we have to have clear goals to teach our kids.
It’s a long-term plan—using strategies that will have the longest-lasting impact on our kids are the best use of our time and energy.If you’re clear about what you
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