Discipline

Paper Summary:

This paper begins with a discussion on the etymology of the word discipline and its definition. It continues to highlight different methods of discipline and offers examples to qualify points made. In conclusion, the author summarizes the paper and offers a personal opinion on discipline and child rearing.

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A Brief History of Child Discipline
Punishment
Corporal Punishment
Deprivation
Positive Reinforcement
Summary
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"The views of children have changed drastically throughout history. We've gone from viewing children as little adults until just recently, understanding the developmental necessity that discipline serves. In the past, discipline was seen as means to control and mold children into obedient and socially successful women, who in turn become good wives and mothers. Little boys were raised to be strong, masculine, and intelligent leaders and protectors. Men were expected to become professionals typically in the same line of work as their fathers and bring home enough money to support the family. While similar goals exist today, there is more equality among the goal and expectations of men and women. Discipline is now aimed at raising socially, emotionally, and professionally intelligent individuals with more opportunity than before. Corporal punishment or spankings were popular in the past."

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