Discipline is Positive

Discipline is often wrongly associated with spanking or angry words. The word discipline actually means to train. Without positive discipline, your child will self-destruct because they can't train themselves. Training begins with love.

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Episode Transcript

S1 (00:01):
The word discipline is not a negative word, nor is
it to be equated with spanking or yelling at children.

S2 (00:08):
Doctor Gary Chapman with a love language minute.

S1 (00:11):
The word discipline means literally to train. Without positive discipline,
children will self-destruct. They cannot train themselves. Training begins with love,
followed by a clear statement of the rules. There are
some things we do and some things we don't do.
Rules should always be reasonable. Some rules keep children from danger.

(00:33):
Look both ways before crossing the street. Some rules protect property.
Never play baseball in the backyard. Some rules teach children responsibility.
Always put the football in the garage when you finish playing.
Simple rules develop character and responsibility.

S2 (00:52):
Doctor Gary Chapman is the author of the Five Love Languages.
For more, visit five Love Languages. Com.