Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it (Proverbs 32:6).
Parenting these days has become difficult with the way kids are exposed to social media at such an early age, and even some of the TV channels for kids now even show some contradicting content.
In the midst of all this still, there are parents who are able to raise morally sound kids that are not a nuisance to society.
Growing up as a child, there were times I did some things, and my parents would get physical with me by using the cane; of course, the Bible says if you spare the rod, you spoil the child.
But something my dad always did after giving me a good beating was he told me my mistake, which is one thing some parents never did back then, so for some kids, they know they are being disciplined, but the reason for the discipline is not spelled out.
So sometimes what was meant for discipline becomes an abuse, and with the current child laws in some countries, you can't even discipline a child physically, or you will face the wrath of the law.
Getting physical with a child without them knowing the reason for the punishment will only make them worse, and it gets to a point when such a child becomes a rebel because they will say the worst my dad or mom would do is to beat me.
Whereas what might be needed at that time might just be an example of what they could become if they continue on the path they are going.
Kids these days have become so smart that when you tell them not to carry out an action, they need an explanation on why that should not be done, and if you don't tell them, trust me, social media will.
Punishment is not meant to traumatize your kids but to put them in the right part because the ultimate aim of punishment is to correct a wrongdoing or character.
And thanks to some innovative systems that are now adopted by both parents and teachers to make sure the aim of
Punishment is achieved, and that is discipline.
So while physical methods may not be adapted in a lot of societies currently, there are still innovative ways to instill discipline in children because that is the aim of punishment anyway.
The goal should be to raise children who are positive influence to the society rather than nuisance and this could be achieved through constant communication, explanation, consequences of actions amongst others things because when the vision is clear it becomes easier to guide them towards the go
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