Disciplining children the right way

Every parent’s desire is to have successful, well behaved and respectful children. No parents would want to end up raising a spoilt child or children. However, with the current culture this seems close to impossible. A Malaysian couple was recently detained in Sweden for disciplining one of their children who refused to perform his prayers. The couple were detained after the incident was revealed to a school teacher who later reported it to the Swedish police. How does a parent disciple their child in this day and age? Is harsh punishment the only solution? Dr.Weng Lok Chan, the Principle Consultant Psychologist from the International Psychology Centre reveals the mechanism. Discipline is the process of teaching children what type of mannerism is suitable and what type is not in varied situations. Discipline can involve both punishment and reward, however, parents should know the art of balancing both in order to have an almost perfect child.

Dr. Weng shares an example on how rewarding method can work with children.

In getting the parents opinions on how to disciple a child, Astro Awani also spoke to several parents to get their opinion on how to disciple a child. Deborah De Silva, a mother of three and Perinbavathy, a teacher and mother of one shared their experience.

According to sources, the Malaysian couple arrested in Sweden will be put on trial on 16 January after being arrested for almost a month. The couple's children are reported to be under the care of the Stockholm social welfare.