To teach children to be responsible (control their behavior and impulses, and to respond appropriately) and to understand that their behavior has consequences. Discipline is not to punish or harm the child, but rather to teach better behavior.
What more can you do?
For more serious or challenging behaviors that do not respond to regular approaches or strategies, it would be helpful to determine the cause or trigger of the challenging behavior(s). Some challenging behavior may have an underlying physical cause or be the result of an undiagnosed disability. For persistent and serious challenging behaviors, parents need to get support from all adults who care for their child. Teamwork is essential to come up with a positive behavior support plan for any child and family dealing with challenging behaviors.
Why isn't spanking discipline?
Spanking is NOT discipline, because it doesn't "teach" children what you want them to do. It also "teaches" that hitting is a way to react to or solve problems. There is always a reason for challenging behavior, but it may not be that easy to figure out. It is rarely the result of bad parenting, and it's never because a child is just "bad" or "wild". A child's growth and development depends on many factors, and the behavior is often the result of many factors.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Why Do We Discipline Children?
-Taken from parent.com
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