How Should You Discipline Your Children? - LOVING DISCIPLINE

 On the other hand, when you discipline with love and self-control, you are likely to get better results.  Consider how George and Nicole, two of the parents quoted at the outset, handled matters. 

"When Jordan finally arrived,  my wife and I were burning inside, but we maintained control while we listened to his explanation.  Since it was so late, we decided to discuss the matter in the morning.  We all prayed together and went to bed.  The next day, we were in a much better position to discus  the situation calmly and reach our son's heart.  He willingly complied with our restrictions and accepted responsibility for his behavior. Thankfully, we realized that a quick response when people are upset is counterproductive.  When our first step  was to listen, things usually worked out for the best." - GEORGE.

Next time: How Should You Discipline Your Children? - LOVING DISCIPLINE - Conclusion

From the jw.org publications