The Art of Raising a Child Many parents believe that a child comes into this world as a "tabula rasa", a blank slate. They think it is their task to mold the child in order to make him or her into a decent human being. If it wasn't for them controlling their child's behavior, likes, dislikes, appetite and sleeping pattern, they fear, the kid would turn into an anti-social, sleep-deprived, and under-nourished beast. When little …showed first 75 words of 845 total…

…showed last 75 words of 845 total…as in every group. Discipline if warranted. The trick is to make the consequences of each violation known, thereby creating a safe and predictable environment. Random punishment can destroy the inherent sense of justice in a child. The child arrives on this planet as a social being. Validate and reinforce. Do not try to mold her as you will break her. She already has more values than you think. And, most importantly: Respect Your Child!