Honestly, the readings on praise and punishment would not greatly affect the way I raised my child. I grew being disciplined by corporal punishment by parents who were also disciplined by corporal punishment when they were raised. I actually believe that there are a number of virtues associated with corporal punishment including humility, self-esteem, and an understated form of perseverance that is fundamental to a well-rounded individual. More than likely, if I ever were to have children I would incorporate corporal punishment into the ways that I disciplined them. I would utilize this form of discipline especially for younger children, and would more than likely subside this approach as the children became teenagers and morphed into adults. I actually believe that the virtues extracted from corporal punishment exceed the negatives associated with it, especially when it is administered with love and temperance. The readings on praise might certainly affect the way that I raise my child. I believe that praise and punishment are actually two forms of the same thing -- teaching a child to learn the consequences of his or her actions. Therefore, I would certainly incorporate copious amounts of praise and other rewards (both intrinsic and extrinsic) to show approbation for a child's work that was completed well. However, I do not believe that inflicting discipline in the form of corporal punishment or any other form is enough...
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