Punishment is sometimes necessary but should be used in moderation. Corporal punishment should be used with caution since it can be hard for a caregiver to control the severity of the punishment and injury may result. Listed below are some guidelines for disciplining that will have positive effects for both you and the child. Have realistic expectations for the child - no one is perfect. Anger and frustration are easier to keep in check by remembering that children develop at their own pace.
Children learn by example.
It's not fair to expect something from your child that you do not practice. Angry words can be damaging. Shaming or making the child feel guilty doesn't resolve the problem, it only creates future ones .