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Encouraging Good Behaviors versus Punishing for Bad Behaviors

We know that encouraging our children when they do well build up their self esteem and confidence. We also know that it is important that a child be taught what is right and what is wrong when he misbehaves and disciplinary punishments will be necessary in times like that. But just which of these two aspects of parenting is more important in raising up children who are well disciplined?

Encouragements for children when they are well behave and ministering punishments when they misbehave should go hand in hand when helping them to stay disciplined. We can say these two aspects of parenting are like the pull and push factor in keeping the wheel of discipline spinning. On the other hand, if we only know to punish him for misbehaving but never showing appreciation for his good actions, the child will grow up to be of low self esteem and lost interest and motivation in striving for any achievements. There has to be a balance between the two and knowing when to apply the appropriate is the key.

There is no one aspect out of these two that has a stronger influence on a child and can make him better disciplined. However, for different children, at different stages of teaching them, one out of the two may be required more than the other.

One thing I am sure we can all agree on, and that is that parents should continue to work towards a stage when the child needs less of punishments and we as parents can happily minister words of encouragements to support him.

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I know that for some parents who are reading this right now and who are currently going through a tough patch in disciplining their children, this may sound too good to be a dream come true. Let me assure you first of all, that this is possible. You need to stay calm and in control. Be consistent and be confident that if you continue to work these two aspects.... encouragement and disciplinary punishment in the appropriate way, your child's discipline will definitely improve.

Most importantly, let your child know that you are here to provide a safe environment so that he can grow up feeling secure and loved.