Many parents rely on outdated discipline techniques—such as imposed punishments and rewards—in an attempt to change their child’s behavior. But does discipline really change how a person acts?
The answer is “no.” Consider these two basic facts of life:
- Any control of another person is temporary.
- Attempting to control another person is really an attempt to change that person.
- Although you can control others, you cannot change anyone but yourself.
As long as parents believe they can change their child, they’ll have a natural tendency to employ force or coercion, especially when the young person doesn’t do what the parent wants. But the fact is that you can’t change others. You can only change yourself.
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