During early childhood, children always make mistakes because of their immature thoughts. This period provides an opportune time for parents and mentors to raise awareness of appropriate behavior, guiding them on what they should or shouldn’t do Therefore, I agree that certain types of verbal and psychological punishment, when used appropriately, can be beneficial for children.
To commence with, research shows that early childhood experiences have lasting impacts on someone’s life. Firstly, children all have curiosity about every aspect of life, which could lead to some danger and inappropriate actions. Without the help of parents and mentors, they would be misled and don’t know what their mistakes are. What is more, violent tendencies are often seen in developing children. This kind of action should be warned and penalised before it becomes common with children. For example, my friend working as a teacher at a primary school shares that she has to keep an eye on her students and as soon as possible identify the inappropriate or immoral actions they do on their classmates. It is crucial to teach morality and good qualities to children at an early age.
Though some countries still use physical treatments in the way they teach children, I think this may not be effective, even potentially causing harm to their mental well-being. Other penalties should be considered, such as engaging in conversations and allowing them to confess their challenges. Hence, parents and mentors are better equipped to understand their struggles and help. Stricter disciplinary measures can be done by grounding them at home. Then, children will be forced to think about the action they have taken. This approach worked effectively for me. When I was young, my father did not let me go out until I found my mistake, apologized and vowed many times to myself not to do that again.
In conclusion, understanding the distinction between right and wrong is a must for children, but only with mild punishment.