In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: A parent's job is to raise a successful, kind, and healthy adult person, not just to manage the day-to-day behavior of a child. Discipline should be seen as a way of teaching a child to regulate her own behaviors so that she can someday manage on her own. Punishment is using painful or unpleasant words or experiences with the goal of stopping an unwanted behavior. It can include physical punishments like spanking, emotional or verbal punishments like telling your child she is stupid or you don't love her, or imposing penalties and/or withholding rewards. Physical and emotional punishments are cruel and teach children that you are not trustworthy and that they are not valuable. Many times, physical and emotional punishments are child abuse and are illegal. You should NEVER resort to using physical or emotional punishment on your child. Punishing your child for breaking rules is not generally an effective way to teach actual life lessons. Instead, it just engenders bitterness toward you as the enforcer and in some cases backfires altogether by causing your child to rebel even further. Discipline, on the other hand, helps a child learn life lessons by teaching her how to solve problems, cooperate with others, and ultimately meet her own goals by getting what she wants the right way. A home life that is stressful, tense, or volatile can contribute to behavior problems in children, who often mimic the behaviors they see in their siblings and parents and who often feel a lack of control when their home life is disruptive. Homes characterized by noise, overcrowding, a lack of order, and general chaos tend to produce children who have disruptive behaviors, hyperactivity, and inattention. Similarly, children experiencing stressful life events (like moving to a new home, the birth of a new sibling, or parental separation or divorce) are more likely to experience difficulty in school performance and behavior. These children often "act out" in defiant and stubborn ways. Dealing with the environmental factors that contribute to your child's behavior is vital if you want your disciplinary methods to be effective. After all, even if you successfully discipline your child today, if the environmental factors causing him to misbehave are still present tomorrow, the problem will persist. Some children are naturally more strong-willed than others, with personalities that predispose them to need more control in their daily life. Other children are compliant but might act out to get your attention or because of other frustrations in their lives. Determining the root of your child's stubbornness can help you deal with it. Naturally stubborn children respond best to consistency and less well to long, drawn-out explanations of what they did and why it was wrong. They often act out for the reaction you provide, so stay calm and try not to give them the reaction they seek. Extreme cases of stubbornness, anger, or sudden mood swings might signal an underlying mental condition such as Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Treatments for ODD include therapy and possibly medication to treat the chemical changes that cause outbursts. " At any age, stubborn behavior can surface if there is something going on with the child physically or emotionally, or if she is dealing with a matter that is outside of herself. Your child may be feeling powerless, in pain, exhausted or hungry, or frustrated. If your child is being stubborn, you may simply want to ask: "What's going on?" and listen to what she says. Some things to consider: Physical growth can be a particularly uncomfortable experience at all ages. Toddlers grow teeth, which can be painful. Older children might get growing pains in their legs, or even headaches or stomach aches. Children are often sleep-deprived. A growing body of research indicates that our children are walking zombies, and more research indicates that emotional regulation can be affected even after only one night of poor sleep. Physical needs, such as thirst or hunger, can make kids of any age seem difficult and stubborn, but it's really because their bodies and minds need fuel to deal with that particular situation. Sometimes, kids can seem stubborn if their emotional needs are not being met. Moreover, they might seem stubborn if they are frustrated because they don't know how to express how they are feeling.
Summary: Know the difference between punishment and discipline. Understand the role of the home environment. Separate personality from bad behavior. Learn to ask "Why?

Problem: Article: Once the foal gets past the shoulders, it should come out quickly and land on the straw. If the sac around the foal is still intact after the foal struggles a bit, you'll need to rip or cut it open so the foal can breathe. Also, tilt the foal's head upward to clear it's nose of fluid. If tilting doesn't clear the nose, you can use a suction bulb to pull out mucus. If the foal is having trouble breathing use a towel to rub its abdomen and ribs, which may help it start breathing. If it's still having trouble, you can hold the foal upside down for a moment or two to let the fluid drain. Start artificial respiration if the foal doesn't breathe on its own by cupping your hands firmly over its mouth and nose. Breathe into one nostril steadily and gently, letting its chest rise and fall, then push air into the nostril again. Keep going until it can breathe on its own. Do not try to cut the cord. It will break naturally on its own. Have an umbilical clamp on hand. The mare will likely lay down on its side for 20 minutes or so while it recovers. During that time, the mare will likely display colic-like behavior as she works to deliver the placenta. Tie a knot in the placenta with twine and let it hang so your horse is more likely to pass it safely. Never pull on the placenta since it could break inside the mare and make it sick. The foal should stand up within an hour and start nursing within 2. If it doesn't, call your vet. The navel stump is what's left behind on the foal when the umbilical cord breaks off, and it will be on the foal's belly, much like a human belly button. Pour an antiseptic solution into a cup. You can use a 0.5% chlorhexidine solution or a 2% iodine in it. Gently push the navel stump into the cup and hold it in there for 30 seconds. This is stage 3 of labor, and the horse should pass it within 3 hours, though often it will happen within 1 hour. It will look like a large, white bag. If you don't see it within 3 hours, call your veterinarian, as not passing the placenta is dangerous for the mare and is considered an emergency. Once the placenta passes, spread it out so you can see the whole thing. If it has any pieces missing, call your veterinarian, as pieces that stay inside the horse can cause infection. Never try to remove the afterbirth from the mare, as this could lead to a serious uterine infection. Save the placenta so your vet can look at it to learn about the health of your mare and foal. If the mare doesn't want to eat, seems depressed or colicky, or seems weak in the days following labor, call the vet. Similarly, if she has discharge from her vulva that's brown or smells particularly bad or if you see a lot of blood with it, call your vet. If the foal seems to be having trouble nursing or getting around, call your vet.
Summary:
Get the foal breathing as soon as it is fully delivered. Give the mare and foal a chance to rest while you wait for the placenta. Clean the navel stump by dipping it in an antiseptic. Watch for the passing of the placenta. Call the veterinarian if the mare or foal show signs of trouble in the next few days.