The frustration can be overwhelming. All parents want to do their best to raise healthy, happy, well-adjusted children, but too often we become too impatient, too critical or too harsh with our children. We react without thinking. But you have a choice about the kind of parent you want to be. You can learn how to discipline your children in a calm, caring and effective manner.
Many people confuse punishment and discipline.
Discipline means to lead, to guide and to teach your children. Your goal as a parent is to encourage your child to develop self-discipline. Disciplining your children in a positive way will make life easier for your family now, and will help your children develop qualities that society respects and expects. There is no one right way to raise a child. There are no easy answers about how to discipline children.