It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?

In today’s world, a lot of people, especially parents, potential parents, and most teachers are concerned more about children's education. Lots of research has been made which revealed the undeniable truth that

punishment

could be harmful to children not only physically but

also

mentally.

Therefore

, I disagree with the idea that children must be punished to help them learn the distinction between right and wrong.

First

of all, a

punishment

that involves physical contact could affect the physical condition of the children while educating them.

This

type of

punishment

is called “physical

punishment

”. Results of a physical

punishment

could be disastrous. Children might fall behind on their sports classes at school due to possible injuries which eventually led to a decrease in their fitness level in the long term.

Besides

, children who are exposed to physical

punishment

for a long time may display aggressive behaviour.

As a result

, children might have problems in their social relationships.

Secondly

, there is another type of

punishment

which is called “soft

punishment

”.

This

kind of

punishment

consists mostly of verbal abuse, taking away an object what children valued most (it is generally his or her toys). As well as physical punishments, soft punishments could harm children’s social relationships. According to researches that have been made recently, there is a direct link between a child’s level of self-confidence and exposing them to verbal abuse. Parents or teachers who abuse children verbally could be responsible for a lack of self-confidence in them.

On the other hand

, taking away what children valued most could feel the fear of losing their precious. Since

this

method of

punishment

makes children feel uncomfortable and under pressured, it is not suggested by many psychologists. In conclusion, any kind of

punishment

that applied to children could result in irreversible consequences. Parents and teachers should tolerate children’s innocent mistakes and patiently show them the right way.

Therefore

, I contradict any idea that suggests children must be punished no matter what.