As parents, we know that all children are different from each other. Personality characteristics vary from child to child, even within the same family. One sibling might be more audacious and adventurous, while the other tends to be more cautious and reserved. One may be moody, while the other is consistently carefree.
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The Difference Between Discipline and Punishment
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Disciplining your children can be tough and painful, and you might worry whether your efforts are too harsh or too light. You wonder if imposing a punishment that fits their level of misbehavior will effectively send them the message that you are tying to send -- that they did something wrong and you want them to learn to stay away from that behavior in the future. Dr. Ed Wimberly understands this dilemma, and has 30 years of experience contributing to the field of parental education. He shares his advice on how to discipline children effectively and lovingly.
