Punishment should fit the offense from "summary" of Dare To Discipline by James Dr Dobson
The principle of justice is as old as civilization itself. It is based on the fundamental concept that individuals should be held accountable for their actions. When it comes to the discipline of children, this principle becomes even more crucial. Children need to learn that their actions have consequences, and those consequences should be appropriate to the offense committed. Punishment should fit the offense. This means that the consequences should be directly related to the misbehavior. For example, if a child steals a toy from a sibling, it would not make sense to punish them by taking away their dessert after dinner. The punishment should be directly related to the offense in order to teach the child the connection between their actions and the consequences that follow. When punishment does not fit the offense, it can be confusing for the child. They may not understand why they are being punished, which can lead to feelings of resentment and frustration. On the other hand, when the punishment fits the offense, the child is more ...
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