All kids fall out of line. This goes without saying. The question is how do we adequately guide them in a way that leaves them both a better and less resentful person.
Everyone would agree that discipline in some capacity is necessary to have children that are understanding of how to operate within society in a decent manner. An understanding and adherence to social norms and proper treatment of others is required to do essentially anything in the real world.
One of the most universal forms of discipline is usually physically hitting/slapping the kid. I would disagree with this form of discipline in most instances. There are correlations between physical violence used as discipline and behavioral and developmental issues that can arise as a result.
I would instead be a proponent of a form of discipline that takes away certain privileges. This form of discipline causes the child to think more about their actions and make deliberate decisions to act in a specific manner. Where as if they were to be hit, the visceral reaction is what is deterring them from acting in a poor manner. There is no actual thought on the part of the child as to why what they did was wrong. They just know that this behavior gets them hit so they avoid it.
Correcting bad behavior in a manner which gives the child agency over their decisions will make them a more intelligent and moral person/adult in the future. By prioritizing less violent and emotional outbursts of violence, and instead a more humane approach we can create a next generation of more well adjusted adults.
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