The discipline to discipline
As your children get older, the topic would shift inevitably from how cute they look to what formula milk they drink to, the stage we are at now, how do you discipline them.
At this day and age, the modern approach is to "talk to them" and "reason". No hitting, no spanking. This works only to a certain extent - after which more drastic measures have to be taken.
Children are like dangerous chemicals. One child on his or her own and they're generally ok - doing their own thing and behaving. Put 2 or more together and you get some pretty nasty reactions, explosions and balls of fire. That's when you need to step in and take charge. Any kid can be good on their own, but it takes a disciplined one to remain obedient when every other child is going bezerk.
That's when I try to take my stand. I believe a parent has to be disciplined enough to consistently talk to, scold or outright spank a child in order for him or her to learn 1) who's in charge, 2) what's right and wrong and to 3) remember these facts.
Children are very smart, and are always on the look-out to take advantage of situations. If you let them get away with stealing, be prepared for murder.
At this day and age, the modern approach is to "talk to them" and "reason". No hitting, no spanking. This works only to a certain extent - after which more drastic measures have to be taken.
Children are like dangerous chemicals. One child on his or her own and they're generally ok - doing their own thing and behaving. Put 2 or more together and you get some pretty nasty reactions, explosions and balls of fire. That's when you need to step in and take charge. Any kid can be good on their own, but it takes a disciplined one to remain obedient when every other child is going bezerk.
That's when I try to take my stand. I believe a parent has to be disciplined enough to consistently talk to, scold or outright spank a child in order for him or her to learn 1) who's in charge, 2) what's right and wrong and to 3) remember these facts.
Children are very smart, and are always on the look-out to take advantage of situations. If you let them get away with stealing, be prepared for murder.