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?

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In my argument, it is crucial for
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to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age, and
punishment
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is necessary. Parents or family can start
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the most fundamental aspects in
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case. Teaching the
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to ask permission for things, consent of both parties, saying "sorry and thank you".
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direct teaching might not be necessary, because
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usually imitate what the parents do and say. So the most important
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to start is by watching how you act and speak around
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. With
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you can give a good example to the
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. Education is best to start at an early age, as
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can learn and accept more new things. Because if you
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start early, it may
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difficult for the
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to learn and accept new information.
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also
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the same, with
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punishment,
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children
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can learn that there are consequences
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action
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.
Punishment
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is necessary, but
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the
apprioate
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appropriate
length. There are scales of
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that should and shouldn't be given to
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children
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as physical
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(like a beating). With
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on
diffrent
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different
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,
children
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will learn that small
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results in
smal
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small
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punishment
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punishments
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and
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mistake
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results
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in big
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. Parents can start with small
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as
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giving the child a handicap when they do something wrong.
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cut in their screentime, a scolding, a house chores, and many more. Early childhood education
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a very important role in shaping an individual development in the future.
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who don't
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receive
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education in their childhood will encounter difficulties later in life.
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, starting early with both positive examples and appropriate consequences ensures that
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grow into responsible and well-adjusted individuals who understand the importance of ethical
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and accountability.
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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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