Every child thinks and behaves according to their experiences and age. They do what they like and what they believe is right. When we think they are doing something wrong, we try to stop them, and sometimes we resort to punishment. However, we cannot correct them by getting angry or punishing them because the real issue lies in their way of thinking. To address this, we need to tune their mind.
We must convince them to stop doing what we believe is wrong or motivate them to do what we consider right. If we successfully convince them, they will stop doing the things forever. On the other hand, if we punish them, they may stop temporarily, but the root cause remains unresolved. Punishment is like a painkiller—it doesn’t cure the disease but only provides temporary relief as long as its effect lasts.
Since the child believed they were right before being punished, they will likely return to their behavior once the punishment wears off. Therefore, never punish a child; always take the time to convince them. Sometimes, we snub them simply because we lack the time or patience to convince them.
Our behavior toward a child also depends on our own temperament and level of education. We might have a short temper and may not be able to convince them. In that case we’ve to educate ourselves first.
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