Discipline and Punish

Imagine you re having the worst morning of you 're life. Everything that could go wrong has, and to top it off, you have five minute until you are tardy for school. After a while of slow driving in the rain and hurried persistence on your part, your parent(s) finally pull(s) up to the school; you are late. You receive a tardy and now have detention even though being late wasn 't your fault. This is an unfair punishment for someone that is not responsible for when they arrive. Unfortunately,…

long ongoing discussion about how parents should discipline their children. Some believe that the best way to punish their children is corporal punishment (physical punishment). However, others believe that corporal punishment is harmful physically and mentally for their children. There are better ways to discipline children, whether it be time outs or taking away privileges. Also, in school lunch detention or In-School Suspension are great ways to punish to bring behavior change to that child.…

Physical punishment is a form of discipline which discipline is defined as “training to act in accordance with rules” (O’Leary 11). Some examples of physical punishment that are commonly used are “spanking, hitting, slapping, grabbing, pushing and/or physically restraining a child for the purpose of correction” (Dobbs et al 138). Physical punishment should also be “a last resort and a loving tap” (Dobbs…

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is a remarkable science fiction. The theme of motherhood reflects the influence of parenting on children. Mothers are expected to take a more physical role rather than just take care of their children by nursing. The parenting style has a profound meaning on building children’s qualities and personalities. Victor’s parents give him unlimited love that allows him to do anything. He lacks instruction and awareness of responsibility to others. After his mother’s death,…

I agree that children like to challenge the rules, it is part of their nature; nevertheless, physical punishment is not the method to discipline them. How do you discipline your children? I strongly agree with the statement that, disregarding the discipline method or technique applied, discipline ensures the desired effects, when there is a close parent-child relationship. Therefore, without forgetting the love and respect, parents should inculcate children with…

child abuse or a form of discipline? Some individuals believe corporal punishment is a form of child abuse. Whereas, other individuals believe corporal punishment is a form of discipline. Corporal punishment is an explicit practice related to families and by banning it in the U.S it will affect the tradition many families still value. In addition, corporal punishment prevents future negative acts and behaviors from recurring, corporal punishment teaches the child self-discipline. Traditionally,…

The Importance of Being on Time: Punctuality In the professional world, punctuality is a very important skill to have. Punctuality is defined as being able to complete a required task or fulfill an obligation before or at a previously designated time. Some examples of punctuality are being on time to class or turning in assignments on time. So what happens when you are not a punctual person? Well if you are always late to your job, never turn in your assignments on time and always…

they do something right and punished when they do something wrong or disrespectful. Teaching children right from wrong should is the most important responsibility as a parent and over the years it has slowed down. Parents in the past used different discipline techniques than we do now, they used to be more physical, verbal, and attention to their children. In the 1950s, only 19 percent of mothers with small children worked outside the home, said Stephanie Coontz, a historian at The Evergreen…

it has not changed, just revised. Mentioned in my readings was made of the Spartan method of child-rearing, and upon viewing “300,” the movie about Sparta’s legacy, truly opened my eyes as to how males and females were treated differently, but discipline nonetheless, was expected of…

Parent’s always wondered what types of discipline can help their child’s mental and emotional health. Understanding the child’s temperament creates a special parent-child bond. Discipline is the way parents teach their child what type of behavior is appropriate and what is not appropriate. The word discipline brings to mind the punishment of a child; however, discipline does not stop once the childhood ends. Child discipline should be used by parents in the development of their child’s mental…