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Beautiful Mario....Oh that parents could discipline today. Fear of authorities stops so many.
A family friend used to tell her young son "Dire catastrophe is going to catch up with the seat of your britches." Imagine what trouble such a threat would bring to a mother these days!
That is why we have so many unruly children and teens
Discipline does not have to be harsh. My wife and I disciplined our three daughters by examples. Living by Jesus teachings that good tree bears good fruits.
I received this from a friend on discipline.
We might be good to remember Proverbs 22:6, 22:15, and 23:13. While those are specific texts, the principle is taught throughout Scripture. We brought up our children to know that there are consequences for their actions. Good actions bring good rewards. Bad behavior, painful rewards. Some might consider that harsh. I consider it biblical. I set their butts on fire a number of times. They did not die. We were also very careful to reward them positively for their Godly behavior, too. They are 28 and 24 now and living for Christ. A couple of years ago at dinner, they thanked me for disciplining them in accordance with the Word. God, my wife and I were smiling.
I comment this friend, for having the courage to "set their butts on fire", Often that is the only answer to rebellion, regardless what the 'discipline authorities' think.
There are those children whou could use a little more than just lectures. But then again there are those parenrts like my mother who was extreme. More of a punisher than a disciplinarian. Talking about butt on fire, I can easily relate to that and more. I still feel there was no need for how she delivered the very harsh punishment.
There was a time when my eldest daughter who just turned eighteen at the time, confronted me as to why I still asked questions: like, where are you going? who are you going with? and what time would you be home? According to her, she was already an adult and knew what was good from bad. After all, she was already eighteen.
I held my ground and calmly answered, " Honey, I never doubted your character. I raised you to be a good girl and you grew up to be a responsible woman. I ask questions simply because I care for you. If the questions bother you, then maybe I should stop asking. But I can only stop asking when I stop caring. Do you want that?
My daughter hugged me and cried, " Papa, please, don't stop caring. I want you to care."