Discipline should not be based on anger from "summary" of The New Dare to Discipline by James C. Dobson
It is a common mistake for parents to discipline their children out of anger. When emotions are running high, it is easy to react impulsively and say or do things that we later regret. Anger can cloud our judgment and lead to harsh and ineffective discipline techniques. Instead of teaching our children valuable lessons, we may end up causing them emotional harm and damaging our relationship with them. In order to be effective disciplinarians, we must learn to control our emotions and approach discipline with a calm and rational mindset. Children are much more receptive to discipline when it is delivered calmly and with love. They are better able to understand the reasons behind their behavior and are more likely to cooperate when discipline is delivered in a respectful manner. When we discipline out of anger, we are sending our children the message that it is acceptable to lash out in anger when we are upset. This sets a poor exam...
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