Teach life skills through discipline from "summary" of The New Dare to Discipline by James C. Dobson
The fundamental principle of discipline is to teach life skills. Children who are allowed to do anything they please, whenever they please, are not learning the skills that will be needed for success later in life. They are not learning how to control their impulses, how to delay gratification, or how to follow rules and boundaries. These skills are crucial for navigating the challenges of adulthood. In order to teach these life skills, parents must be willing to set and enforce boundaries. Children need to understand that there are consequences for their actions, both positive and negative. By consistently enforcing rules and consequences, parents are teaching their children valuable lessons about responsibility and accountability. Di...
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