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*BEATING THE CHILD*

There is a difference between punishment and discipline. Punishment is good because it tells the child that actions have consequences. But punishment must lead to a point where a child can, on his own, choose not to misbehave. That point is called DISCIPLINE. A disciplined child can make the right choices unsupervised.

Unfortunately, many times punishment does not lead to discipline because of wrong administration. There are common mistakes parents make when punishing and the end result is negative. Many children even become stubborn.

Here are some rules for punishment...

1. Never ever beat a child out of anger. No don't do it. You came back from work and noticed that Ibrahim has broken the centre table due to excessive play. You get so angry that you land Ibrahim a few dirty slaps while screaming at him.
WRONG! I know your table is expensive but that child's character is more valuable. Be the parent. Be in control of your emotions. When you react out of anger, you're telling your child that it's ok to react out of anger. They learn more by what they see you do rather than what you say.

2. Avoid punishing for a first time offence. If Ibrahim went to the convenience without flushing, that is an offence in most houses. Do not punish Ibrahim yet. Ask him to flush and immediately please stipulate a punishment for that offence. "The next time you do this you will get 3 lashes on your bu**um or you will wash the toilet for a week", or any other punishment you so desire. Let Ibrahim know the consequence for that action. The next time Ibrahim does it, do not shout. Do not get angry. Look at Ibrahim at his eye level. Squat or bend if you have to. In a deep serious voice remind him of the consequence of that action and please follow it through. Give him the 3 lashes. Not 2, not 4, but 3 as stipulated. Ibrahim must not think you're beating him out of anger but because of what he did wrong.
By that, Ibrahim will learn that actions have consequences. Next time he uses the toilet, he will flush.

3. Be consistent. If a punishment for an offence is 3 lashes, please give 3 lashes each time that offence is committed. Do not pardon Ibrahim sometimes depending on your mood. Do not threaten without following it through. If you do, Ibrahim will begin to take you for granted and it's a terrible situation.

4. Do not shout threats. Please have a serious voice. Practice it. It should be deeper than your normal talking voice. Threaten only once and follow through next time it happens. A parent who shouts a lot will likely raise a child who will shout a lot.

5. Do not beat impulsively. Always give a pre-stipulated punishment. This is so important. You could be teaching your child violence when you just beat out of anger. I had to repeat this because it's important. How do you want Ibrahim to react when he's angry? Practice it on Ibrahim If you always beat because you're angry, then as a parent you need discipline yourself.

6. Reward good behaviour. If Ibrahim was punished for an offense and next time he chooses not to repeat it, you have succeeded at discipline. Bravo! Reward his behaviour please. Acknowledge it. Tell him you're proud of him. Hug him. Do something to re-enforce that good behaviour. Discipline is not about beating.

7. Avoid using your hands to beat. Don't slap. Don't knock. Get a small cane if you m.ust beat. If Ibrahim messes up and the punishment is 3 lashes, ask him to get the cane. Those seconds will give you time to calm down. Always remind him of why you're giving 3 lashes before giving it.
Do not use your hands. Hands are for loving. Let him associate your hands with love and not violence. Especially avoid slapping children They may think it is normal and not recognise domestic violence when they see it in future.

Remember that beating is not the only form of punishment. You can raise a well disciplined child without ever beating them. If possible, avoid it.

When your child wets the bed , you want to help him outgrow the problem the right way.
For many kids, it just takes time. Meanwhile, there are things that you and your and child can do to help the process along and to make it easier to handle.
1. *Don’t Blame*
If you feel angry or frustrated because you have a wet bed to clean up yet again, don’t direct your feelings toward your child. He likely feels bad about it, and he didn’t do it on purpose. So don’t scold.
Should you offer praise on dry nights? Probably not. Bedwetting isn’t something your child can control. So it’s best to save praise for other things that he does and can control, rather than this.
2. *Provide Perspective*
Make sure your child knows that bedwetting isn’t his fault. Tell your child if you did it too when you were growing up. You can help him see that it’s a problem that he will outgrow.
If you have other children, let them know that there will be no teasing about bedwetting. Be ready to enforce this rule.
3. *Use the Bathroom Often*
Have your child use the bathroom when he starts to get ready for bed, then again the minute before he gets into bed. This helps to empty his bladder .
If you’re still awake an hour or two after your child’s bedtime , think about waking him for a quick bathroom visit. (Or if your child is older, he might be able to set this habit for himself.) It won’t stop bedwetting, but it can reduce the amount of p*e that might end up in bed.
4. *Trya Bedwetting Alarm*
Some kids wet the bed because their bodies don’t yet alert them to wake up when their bladders are full. Bedwetting alarms wake children at the first sign that they’re letting go of urine . The child wears special underwear with sensors that beep loudly when a small amount of urine leaks out. The beeping wakes the child, who can go to the bathroom.
Over time, the alarm trains the body to notice what it feels like when the bladder is full, and nighttime wake-ups happen on their own.
5. *Change How They Drink*
Some kids who worry that they’ll wet the bed don’t quench their thirst all day. By evening, they’re so thirsty, they drink a lot.
Encourage your child to drink more during the day, and allow one drink with dinner (no refills). Make that the final drink of the evening, and there won’t be too much liquid in his system as bedtime approaches.
6. *No Caffeine*
It’s wise to avoid drinks with caffeine , including cola and iced tea . Caffeine makes the body sp*ed up the p*e-making process. Fizzy drinks can also cause problems, so be doubly sure to have your child avoid soda.
7. *Dress the Bed Properly*
Use a zip-up waterproof mattress cover , so p*e won’t reach the mattress. There are also waterproof pads to go between the sheets and blanket. After a wet night, you’ll only have to wash the pad, not the bedsheets.
8. *Sleepover? Usethe SleepingBag Trick*
Kids who wet the bed shouldn’t miss sleepovers. Their friends won’t know if you plan well.
Tuck items like disposable underwear or a waterproof sleeping-bag liner into your child’s bag so he won’t worry that a wet spot will set him apart. You can also send extra clothing in a plastic bag, in case what he’s wearing gets wet. He can put any wet garments in the bag.
9. *Older Child WhoWets the Bed?*
He may notice that it makes extra work for you and feel guilty about it. If he wants to make it up to you, let him help you take the sheets off the bed, do the laundry, or put clean sheets back on the bed. But don’t force him to do these things. If he thinks he’s being punished with laundry duty, he’ll feel even worse.
Some older kids can motivate themselves to reach their dry-morning goals by giving themselves little rewards for every dry night or other milestone. A prize from a parent may excite a younger child, but for an older child, the reward may mean more if he earns it according to his own rules.
More mature kids may also be ready to try positive imagery, a process in which kids focus on something good that they want to happen. Just before bedtime , they think about waking up dry.