It is common for all children to display unruly behavior from time to time, but there are kids are known to misbehave more often and harshly. You will find many schools of thought when it relates to understanding how to encourage good behavior in children.
Successful correction does not entail corporal punishment of children. Many reports on the matter show that there is a clear correlation between physical punishment and numerous negative developmental outcomes for children including bodily injury, increased violent behavior, antisocial actions, trouble adjusting as a grownup and a higher tolerance towards violence. Studies have also reveal that physical punishment is a serious a risk to the wellbeing and development of the youth. It is very vital for parents to be aware of how their dealings effect their childrens welfare to punish because it is all too simple for corporal punishment to become child abuse and result in serious physical injury, detrimental emotional damage and even death. Every year thousands of kids continue to perish as a result of physical abuse. Children deserve to be protected from physical abuse, and legislation in each state demand serious punishment for those who are commited of physically abusing a child.
While it may be hard to manage your emotions as a parent while your child is misbehaving, at no time is harming your kids acceptable. One can find other options regarding the best ways to encourage good behavior in kids.
Most parents do not want to use physical punishment as a form of discipline. Any kid that lives in an abusive environment is likely to get older and either repeat the behavior themselves or have serious social, emotional, physical and mental delays in development. Parents' methods of punishment serve as strong models to children that teach them how to deal with life's daily issues. It is important for parents to model appropriate behavior and to establish expectations as well as restrictions. Children have a right to live in a safe, secure and nurturing environment, and their dignity must be respected. Parents must consistently use fair and logical repercussions whenever children fail to obey their parents. It is important to remember that a child is not a just little adults, but only a child and that discipline must be age appropriate and fit the child's temperament and maturity.
Adults who recognize they have issues with physically abusing their kids should immediately seek professional help and ensure their children are taken to a safe environment to avoid harming them further.
There are other alternatives. Keep in mind that others have been on a similar road with mischievous children and they have found other options as far as discipline methods. There are better ways to encourage good behavior in children. So next time you are tempted to raise a hand or try physical discipline, take a deep breath and remember there are better options.
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