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17th November 2006

 * Discipline and Punishment**

Did you know that the words "discipline" and "disciple" belong together. A disciple learns from a teacher. Therefore, whereas punishment may have long lasting negative implications for our children, "discipline" is about good parenting and teaching.


 * Guidelines to Discipline:**
 * Foster a warm and nurturing environment.
 * Promote, reinforce and put energy into desirable behaviour rather than punishing undesirable ones.
 * Set realistic rules and have fair, manageable expectations.
 * Avoid unnecessary power assertions and abdications - discipline is about relationship, not power.
 * Be a just, caring, loving, trustworthy adult - not a bully, and not your child's best friend.
 * Explain rules, reasons, consequences, and allow children to respectfully explain their behaviour.
 * Always present a united front between you as parents.


 * Good luck!**