Old values, taught from the cradle, may fade away during the teen years, but they come back - along with grownup children you'll be proud to know. Trust your teens to make it all the way. Discipline Nothing helps your survival as a parent more than discipline. But, to be effective, discipline must teach a child how to avoid repeating misbehaviors and what to do instead. It should also be given in doses that fit the age of the child and the size of the crime.
Babies are never candidates for discipline.
Discipline only when reasonable expectations are not met. Whatever style of discipline you choose, use it in every situation, even in public or when the grandparents are visiting. Review expectations regularly. There are no perfect children, just as there are no perfect parents. If your children are not meeting your expectations, the expectations probably need changing, not the children.