The Art Of Raising a Child

The Art of Raising a Child Many parents believe that a child comes into this world as a "tabula rasa", a blank slate. They think it is their task to mold the child in order to make him or her into a decent human being. If it wasn't for them controlling their child's behavior, likes, dislikes, appetite and sleeping pattern, they fear, the kid would turn into an anti-social, sleep-deprived, and under-nourished beast. When little …

…as in every group. Discipline if warranted. The trick is to make the consequences of each violation known, thereby creating a safe and predictable environment. Random punishment can destroy the inherent sense of justice in a child. The child arrives on this planet as a social being. Validate and reinforce. Do not try to mold her as you will break her. She already has more values than you think. And, most importantly: Respect Your Child!