It can be difficult to break some of the habits that have become a part of our lives over the years. Many children who grew up with parents/grandparents/relatives in the Caribbean, know the phrase, “don’t spare the rod and spoil the child,” very well. Corporal punishment or “getting a beating,” was the form of discipline used in many households to get children to act appropriately. Many adults swear that striking a child is an appropriate form of punishment, and see no reason to stop that behavior.
Many who have been recipients of this form of punishment can divulge narratives (some quite funny) about their “beating” episodes. There are some however, who can tell you that though the “beating” changed their behavior in many cases, it has left them with physical and/or emotional scars. With that in mind, parents today, may want to consider other forms of discipline. Maturity, education, hard work, and consistency, is required to make the necessary changes.
The question many ask is “How can parents who are conditioned to discipline their child by giving him/her a “beating,” be encouraged to discipline their child in other ways?” There are many things parents can do, but here are a few ideas to begin the journey.
Many who have been recipients of this form of punishment can divulge narratives (some quite funny) about their “beating” episodes. There are some however, who can tell you that though the “beating” changed their behavior in many cases, it has left them with physical and/or emotional scars. With that in mind, parents today, may want to consider other forms of discipline. Maturity, education, hard work, and consistency, is required to make the necessary changes.
The question many ask is “How can parents who are conditioned to discipline their child by giving him/her a “beating,” be encouraged to discipline their child in other ways?” There are many things parents can do, but here are a few ideas to begin the journey.
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