The appropriate discipline will vary by age. For very young children, parents can choose techniques such as distraction and removal of an object or the child from an area of danger. In comparison, a school-age child needs to understand family rules and consequences of violations to better understand the importance of keeping the rules set at school or by society. Parents should support school rules and become familiar with the discipline code or policy of the school. If a teacher says the child is not completing homework satisfactorily, parents need to supervise the homework more closely.
Homework encourages and reflects the development of self-discipline and good work habits.
Studies have shown that physical punishment, such as hitting or slapping are not appropriate discipline because they teach children that physically aggressive behavior is the way to resolve conflicts. Verbal abuse is personal and lowers self esteem in children and adults. Children learn more by how parents act than by what they say. Set limits on behavior but don't impose too many rules. Make sure the rules are necessary and can be enforced without hindering creativity.