Every child needs to be disciplined in order to behave in a manner acceptable to others and observe the defined limits of freedom. Sometimes punishment becomes unavoidable, when the child either breaks a rule or misbehaves.
Parents can use the following guidelines to instill a sense of discipline in their child.
It will also help them use punishment as a corrective method effectively as and when needed. Parents need to observe consistency in their behaviour with children. Practicing overindulgence and overprotection alternating with extreme strictness and punishment is to be avoided. Contradictory opinions expressed by parents and grandparents would confuse the child and he would not realize the reason for being punished. Try to give one reminder or warning to the child before the child is actually punished.