When we say “discipline” it means to impart knowledge and skill – to teach. When it comes to disciplining children it is important to teach them to make a distinction between right and wrong. As a “fresh” parent I think that particular discipline allows them to become moral human beings when they grow up. Sometimes we have to do, and say things to our children that might not be comfortable in the moment, but certainly worth it long-term.

There is great diversity of opinion between the various disciplinary methods of parents and the short/long term consequences of it.

Some say that punishment takes the focus away from what a child should be doing or why they should do it. It does not give the child tools to meet their needs in a different way. Instead, it makes the child angry.

However, presenter and researcher Robert Larzelere, PhD, of Oklahoma State University, said at a symposium: “Parental discipline and positive parenting techniques are often polarized in popular parenting resources and in parenting research conclusions, but scientifically supported parenting interventions for young defiant children have found that timeouts and other types of assertive tactics can work if they’re administered correctly.”

Whichever tactic parents choose to discipline their children it should never include spank, hit, or slap on any age.

A picture was posted by a mom, Gabby Bell, who choose to discipline her 10-year-old daughter in a way that some find unacceptable, but others are completely on her side. Whether this is considered ‘good parenting’ we will let you decide.