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By JOHN BORGENS ) Rappahannock Newt Staff Writer i . Parents often ask me about disci* plining their children. Many parents struggle with issues surrounding the correction of their children’s behav-' ior.
People in the field of education have known for years the benefits of positive reinforcement. The encouragement and support given to a child work well in shaping the child’s behavior in a positive direction.
On the other hand, we have all heard parents use destructive criticism during interactions with a child, particularly when the parent is tired or frustrated by the child’s behavior.
This type of criticism often builds up inside the child and they may end up feeling unloved. It sometimes does not manifest its effects until later years, when it can no longer be contained. Children who grow up doubting the love and caring of their parents often end up with problems of low self-esteem and lack of selfconfidence.
These pent-up feelings, which follow the child as they mature; lead to a reliance on destructive negative emotions, and often hinder the individual in attempting to reach their potential. It also often results in destructive self-criticism, even when the criticism is unw arranted.
This destructive introspection can be especially devastating if the adult substitutes it for the criticism they received from their parents when they were children.
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