Spare the rod, spoil the child – so goes the cliché adapted by many Christian families. But really, do you need to inflict pain to instill discipline? Should positive toddler behavior be borne of fear of punishment? Let’s not get too philosophical about it. You didn’t like it when you were a kid, what makes you think your child will? You didn’t see the logic behind the whip. Why should your kid?

You can draw many insights from you own experiences as a child. The things your parents did that you resented would probably be the same things your child would resent if you ever made the same mistakes your parents did. Contrary to common notions, positive toddler behavior does not spur from negative approaches. Instead, foster positive toddler behavior through positive reinforcement. You don’t need a whip to raise disciplined children. Language, as author Chris Thompson says in his book ‘Talking to Toddlers’ says, is the most powerful and the most effective parenting tool you have. You have what you need to be a good parent to gentle and well-mannered children. You just have to learn to use it well. Wouldn’t it be better if you could make your children behave well voluntarily?

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