|
Verbal and physical discipline is fine. But degradation is wrong - like telling the kid that he/she is dumb (which I think can have adverse effects on self-esteem). I think care needs to be taken to point out that the actions are dumb and to force the kid to abide by the rules.
Truth be told, I hated being a kid, because I was constantly getting into shit and I didn't know why. I did what was fun and couldn't understand why it was wrong. Sooner or later you grow up and understand the wider ramifications. That's why simply reasoning with a kid can't work - they don't know enough to even understand your reasoning for some things.
|