Many parents use punishment to teach the different between right and wrong to kids. Many think punishment is necessary to help children learn the distinction between right and wrong. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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| Punishment And Parenting |
Parenting has always been a tricky job because it needs
people to handle one of the most difficult beings on the planet, i.e. the
children. This job can test the wits of parents especially when it comes to
teaching the kids about differentiating between the good and bad. Involving
some sort of punishment in teaching process is sometimes regarded as a critical
component of parenting; however, critics despise this practice.
Juveniles are adventurous, immature and often prone to
adopting ways of erratic behavior. Their inquisitive tender minds often lead
them into exploring such activities and domains which should otherwise be
avoided during growing years. It is
necessary to dissuade them from such expeditions and as per some parents,
chastising is the best way is prevent the kids from taking up habits or involving
themselves into such habits that have a potential of hampering their growth.
Furthermore, rebuke and reprimand have always been regarded as
the short cuts to inciting discipline among the young ones. The fear of cane
and verbal punishment have always deterred the growing kids from doing something
over adventurous, and instead encouraged them to take up righteous path that is
disciplined and fruitful. The kids disciplined at home are thought to grow up
as those rational adults who know the difference between good and evil.
However, modern psychologists and social scientists disapprove
and reject theory of rebuke. As per them, there is no place for punishment in a
caring relationship and moreover, chastising can often result in severe
consequences where the children either grow up as violent adults or take
extreme steps in their growing years.
To sum up, I feel although the view of modern child psychologists
holds true in contemporary era, traditional concept of upbringing cannot be
completely overruled, making this practice relevant even today.
