H elping a child to behave in an acceptable manner is a necessary part of raising the child well.
Discipline varies at different ages. Wise parents can in their disciplining activities use children's desire to please. When parents show joy and approval for behavior that please them, this reinforces good behavior in the child. When parents show disapproval of dangerous or unpleasant behaviors at the early stages, they are more likely to be successful when the child is older. The way the parent corrects a child or adolescent for misbehavior should make sense to the youngster, and not be too strict that the child or adolescent cannot later feel the parent's love and good intentions.