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?

The distinction between the right and the wrong definitely should begin in the initial years (opening sentence). I strongly believe that a system of rewards and punishments plays a vital role in a

child

’s learning since

this

helps the youngster distinguish between right and wrong. Towards

this

purpose parents and teachers should impose constructive punishments

such

as a social service or restricting some incentives I am of the opinion that without rewards and punishments,

however

, as many times children fail to differentiate between the moral and immoral

behaviour

.

For example

, some punishments

such

as

Suggestion

As

refusing to give presents to children and restricting some benefits like play dates, the use of the TV, the Internet and any electronic device at home, as well as giving extra homework and social jobs

such

as

Suggestion

As

helping other classmates and teachers and cleaning jobs during recess could be used by parents and teachers as lessons to show children that negative

behaviour

will always have negative consequences.Though parents may explain their

child

the reasons behind a moral

behaviour

, the

child

may not be in a position to understand the difference. Under

such

situations, mild punishments for a wrong

behaviour

and rewards for a right

behaviour

enable a

child

to make a distinction. Despite the need for punishment to teach a

child

, parents and teachers should make sure that the penalty is constructive in nature and not destructive.

For instance

, a

child

who misbehaves with parents should be made to spend some time in an old age home so that he develops a maturity to respect others.

Similarly

, courts often punish juveniles with social service for misdemeanours

such

as eve-teasing or getting into street brawls. A

child

should not be physically or mentally abused.

Instead

, he should be given punishments that enable him to realise his mistakes. In conclusion, punishment is necessary for the moral and ethical development of a

child

. If children are not given mild, constructive punishments or even withdrawing their perks they will not be able to understand the difference between good and bad.

This

will make a society less stable and sustainable.