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3 Situations When a Child Should Not Be Punished: Note to Parents
26.07.2023 00:01
Sometimes parents have to punish their child.
This is a normal part of the educational process, especially if the child does not respond to requests and warnings.
The main thing is not to use physical force. Punishment should be presented in the form of some kind of prohibition (for example, "a week without a computer").
In addition, when punishing a child, parents must remain absolutely calm. There is no point in yelling at the child.
But in some situations, punishment is unacceptable. In any form.
The child made a mistake by accident
You can't punish a child for something he did by accident.
If a child breaks something unintentionally, he needs to be taught to be more careful.
If you still punish your son or daughter in such a situation, it will be unfair.
The child was unable to do something for an objective reason
Did a student get a low grade? Perhaps there is an objective reason (for example, the teacher explained the material poorly or the topic was too difficult).
Did the child fail to do something in time? It is possible that this also happened through no fault of the child.
First, parents must understand the reasons for what happened. Only then can they take action.
And it is certainly not possible to punish children for losing in competitions and subject Olympiads.
The act was committed long ago
From an educational point of view, punishing a child for an action that was committed long ago is pointless.
Measures must be taken immediately. Otherwise, the child may simply not understand why he is being punished. The child will feel injustice and will be very offended by his parents.
