Discipline

　　Some people say that the best way to raise children is to them to be independent thinkers. Other people disagree and say that children need to be taught discipline in order to let them successful. In other word, children should either be granted freedom, or be given more discipline. I tend to agree with a policy of firm discipline.The people whose view places emphasis on encouraging children to think freely hope the child will be able to understand and govern the world. The child is considered as an "equal"to the adult. This view has been popular in the western countries, where corporal punishment of children is now illegal. The concept of "rights" for children is part of a wider political movement that also asserts right for women, animals and environment.

　　The pro-discipline view is based on the commonsensical observation that, if left unchecked,children behave stupidly and even run amok. Disciplinarians believe that physical constrains and punishments imposed by adult teach the child that his selfishness, laziness and running wild will lead him to a bad life. The child then gains wisdom through lessons. Constraints and punishments range from a simple withdrawing of a "privilege"such as pocket money, limited time for watching TV, to a remark of "beating". Yet the discipline does not have to be harsh. Sanctions are only applied if the child behaves stupidly.Discipline has many areas of practical, one of the most important of which is education. The Chinese proverb says, "the strict teacher can cultivate an outstanding student."Some adults have observed that strict schools often achieve good academic,accomplishment. Likewise, people reckon that disciplined children are likely to become productive persons.

　　It is obvious to me that an uncontrolled child who does dangerous matters can cause injury to himself and to others. And many violent teenagers appear to behave no fear of punishment for illegal action. So parents should not give children a free hand, especially when they can't tell right from wrong. Adults have a serious duty of supervising the young.

　　Discipline is justified because adults are generally wiser than children. Discipline in childhood fosters the child for the hardship of his future life.