Punishment damages selfesteem from "summary" of Positive Discipline A-Z by Jane Nelsen, Ed.D.,Lynn Lott,H. Stephen Glenn
The idea that punishment damages self-esteem is an important concept to understand when it comes to discipline. When children are punished, they often internalize the message that they are "bad" or "wrong." This can lead to feelings of shame, guilt, and low self-worth. Punishment creates a negative cycle where children may act out more due to their damaged self-esteem. When a child's self-esteem is low, they may not believe in their abilities or worth, leading to a lack of motivation to behave better in the future. Children who are punished may also develop a fear of making mistakes, as they associate mistakes with punishment and negative feelings about...
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