Are You Punishing Your Children Too Harshly?
Jason Elliot
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Results of recent studies show that low income parents are more likely to use harsher forms of discipline on their children. The studies showed that low income parents are more likely to believe that spanking is a crucial and valuable form of punishment. However, low income parents aren't the only o 
nes who are likely to punish their children too harshly.
The studies also show that stress can be a factor in harsh punishment. In fact, the study indicated that parents who work in jobs which have higher stress factors and parents, who stay at home, are also at risk for more harsh punishments for their child. One of the most critical facets of being a parent is discipline. It's very important that parents be able to know whether they are punishing a child too harshly. Parents need to ensure that the punishment they are administering to their child is not too harsh based on the child's age, maturity level, and personality.
Low income parents tend to work more high pressure jobs and in turn are more stressed. This causes them to be more prone to reacting to their emotions when punishing their children. By acting more on emotion, they are more likely to discipline their children more harshly. Parents should learn about other methods of discipline besides hitting and try and not act out of pure emotion toward their child.
The one attribute of children, all parents should know, is how much of a difference positive praise can make in a child's life, on so many levels. Unfortunately, most parents who do discipline their children too harshly are lacking in praising their children. They are quick to discipline their child, but are reluctant to praise their child for any good deeds, behavior, or traits, their children exhibit.
Deep down, children want to see their parents happy. If a parent encourages positive behavior, good deeds, and positive traits, the child will tend to not pursue bad behavior and break the rules. If the child isn't engaging in bad behavior, there is no reason to punish the child.
The studies also show that stress can be a factor in harsh punishment. In fact, the study indicated that parents who work in jobs which have higher stress factors and parents, who stay at home, are also at risk for more harsh punishments for their child. One of the most critical facets of being a parent is discipline. It's very important that parents be able to know whether they are punishing a child too harshly. Parents need to ensure that the punishment they are administering to their child is not too harsh based on the child's age, maturity level, and personality.
Low income parents tend to work more high pressure jobs and in turn are more stressed. This causes them to be more prone to reacting to their emotions when punishing their children. By acting more on emotion, they are more likely to discipline their children more harshly. Parents should learn about other methods of discipline besides hitting and try and not act out of pure emotion toward their child.
The one attribute of children, all parents should know, is how much of a difference positive praise can make in a child's life, on so many levels. Unfortunately, most parents who do discipline their children too harshly are lacking in praising their children. They are quick to discipline their child, but are reluctant to praise their child for any good deeds, behavior, or traits, their children exhibit.
Deep down, children want to see their parents happy. If a parent encourages positive behavior, good deeds, and positive traits, the child will tend to not pursue bad behavior and break the rules. If the child isn't engaging in bad behavior, there is no reason to punish the child.