In gentle parenting, discipline centres on promoting and encouraging wanted behaviour, and ignoring or discouraging unwanted behaviour with mild consequences. Photo: 123rf.com
Until recently, punishment was widely considered an important part of socialising kids.
Parents believed that firm discipline created spiritual well-being. Many authorities preached, “Spare the rod, spoil the child.”
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