They'll either be dominated by more aggressive people in their environment and be very disrespectful of the people they get power over, or be horribly vulnerable when you're not there to sort out their lives. Instead of imposing corporal punishment, Glenn recommends that parents use positive discipline on their children. It's not discipline. Discipline stems from the word 'disciple,' meaning a follower of principle. It entails firmness, with dignity and respect.
Punishment is about anger, oppression, disrespect, imposing control.
Disciplining children takes more time, but it is time well- spent, Glenn said. Punishment is expedient, a short-term solution. Glenn suggested things every parent can do to develop his or her disciplinary skills. Parents should learn more effective ways to manage their time. As more and more households shift to two wage-earner households, or have only one parent in the home, time becomes scarce.