Parenting and Punishment
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Insult is a very poor punishment.
Pain is a necessary punishment.
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Incomplete punishment develops immunity.
Proper punishment produces regret.
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Delayed punishment is a disaster.
Swift punishment is Biblical.
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Threatened punishment is not good.
Prescribed punishment is understood.
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Negotiated punishment is the worst.
Authoritative punishment is respected.
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Uncontrolled punishment is scary.
Controlled punishment communicates.
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Insufficient punishment causes disrespect.
Appropriate punishment builds character.
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Belabored verbal punishment is abusive.
Punishment with action speaks louder than words.
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Uncertain punishment breeds more.
Definite punishment diminishes.
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Angry punishment alienates.
Loving punishment wins.
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Punishment without authority is anarchy.
Orderly punishment creates order.
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Punishment by consensus is a loose cannon.
Punishment by the Bible gives THE authority.
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Punishment for power instills hatred.
Fair punishment will be appreciated.
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Lack of punishment generates rebellion.
Consistent punishment provides security.
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Punishment for childhood clumsiness may be waived.
Punishment for willful disrespect must be decisive.
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Effective punishment is inversely proportional to volume.
The time for punishment is time for action, with calm, limited verbal reminder of the rules.
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The best behavioral expectations—and their alternate consequences—are laid out in advance.
Then, swift proper punishment may catch the disobedient by surprise, but not blindsided.
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