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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Educating
children
about the differentiation between right and wrong is essential for their early development, and some people suggest that
punishment
is a must to help the kids learn the difference.
Although
I understand that rewards and compliments are just as important for
children
's growth, I believe that
punishment
is indeed necessary for
children
to grasp the concept of what is right and what is not. 
Children
are curious explorers who are not afraid to take up challenges and go on adventures.
However
,
such
attempts to know more about the world can be hazardous for them. To illustrate, most preschoolers would have tried to reach out for the hot boiling kettle at least once, and imagine what would happen if no one was there to stop them in time
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Hence
, it is a must to educate them about the danger of their actions. Yet, if the parents try to nicely explain how dangerous it is to the
children
, these little risk-takers would not be able to understand, and horrible accidents may take place. In
this
case, discipline would come In handy, as it would have an immediate deterrent effect, protecting the youngsters. Still, the effectiveness of
punishment
can differ vastly depending on what forms are given. Physical punishments
such
as beating or spanking and humiliation in front of other people should be avoided because these induce trauma upon the little ones, and they may grow distant from the parents or teachers
due to
the penalty, making it harder for caregivers to educate them in the future.
In addition
, studies show that harsh treatments discourage youngsters from trying new things.
Instead
, milder
punishment
that encourages kids to reflect on their behaviours should be utilized.
For instance
, in the above case, the child can be asked to stand in the corner and think about why he/she should not have touched the kettle, and caregivers can
also
discuss with them
about
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how they can improve, to allow
children
to actually learn and remember their faults. In conclusion, giving
punishment
is inevitable when it comes to educating the next generation, but milder punishments with explanations should be used.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • 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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