I went to a class on Behavior Modification last night. This thought really intrigues me. Do you punish your kids, or discipline them? Unfortunatly, I think we all find ourselves reacting to anger or frustration many times when it comes to our kids. When we react, we should do so in way that will help them remember to do it right the next time, not to "get revenge" on them for whatever they just did.
"Punishment looks to the past, with revenge for bad behavior in mind, and is often given in anger. Discipline, on the other hand, looks to the future, with instruction and coaching in mind so things will be done right the next time, and is given in love." - Chuck Snyder
"No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it." Hebrews 12:11
We all need to heed these words and DISCIPLINE our kids!
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Great post Mel!
ReplyDeleteWe just attended a "parenting class" through our church and it was teaching the same principles.
The book we read was called "Parenting is HEART Work".
Great read and MANY good nuggets to hold onto and incorporate in day to day parenting!