The topic of punishment in the matter of raising children is rightfully considered the most difficult. Over time, parents have gone from the rod and belt to a more humane "standing" in the corner or long conversations.
But experts say many parents still discipline their children incorrectly.
Let's look at the 3 main "don'ts" that parents need to remember before punishing their child.
No. 1
It's elementary, as a famous character said. Punishing a child for actions whose consequences he does not yet understand is simply useless.
First, explain what bad behavior is and what consequences it entails, and only then, if admonitions do not work, can sanctions be introduced.
No. 2
In any case, physical punishment is unacceptable.
Psychologists have proven that a boy who was beaten by his parents grows up aggressive, and girls in the future choose aggressive men as their suitors.
No. 3
Depriving a child of lunch, a walk in the fresh air, communication, or forbidding him to go to bed until he has done his homework are all also prohibited methods.
It is important that the punishment be proportionate to the offence.
And the last piece of advice for all times, which will be useful not only in raising small children, but also teenagers - the announced punishment must be carried out, and this rule must be followed by both parents.
