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?

Making distinguish between wrong and right is an essential task that
children
have to learn.
While
some argue that
punishment
is a practical way to teach them how to behave properly. I think that it may result in negative outcomes, and believe
teachers
and
parents
are better to apply some restrictions for
children
rather than
punishment
.
Although
some may believe that
punishment
is time efficient way of teaching
children
and
parents
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its results soon, it may lead to negative consequences.
Children
will be familiar with aggressive
behavior
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and imitate their
parents
, applying it in their relationships with friends or even
their
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next generations.
Moreover
,
punishment
brings nothing but a sense of fear. Being under
this
pressure for a long time,
children
may lose their confidence. It is an undeniable fact that those who
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not enough confidence would not make progress either in their professional, or personal life. If
parents
or
teachers
want to punish
children
, I think it should not be physical
punishment
in any circumstances. In terms of
teachers
, they can apply some restrictions for
children
and ask them to do all their assignments and if they do not pay attention to discipline, remove their break time.
parents
also
can Deprive
children
from
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facilities. If
children
develop a bad manner,
parents
can restrict their access to video games or cell phones, discouraging them from
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behavior
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. In conclusion, I believe
punishment
is not a rational
mean
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for teaching
children
about the difference between moral and immoral activities as it may have reverse effects on their character. I think
parents
and
teachers
should apply gentle approaches to deter them from doing improper actions.
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  • punishment
  • positive reinforcement
  • consequences
  • time-outs
  • removal of privileges
  • open communication
  • clear expectations
  • consistency
  • fairness
  • disciplinary action
  • proportionate
  • moral values
  • internalization
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