If its necessary to punish my kids then I'll give them proper punishment. But I won't do such act as much as possible for the sake of my children. Mild punishment is good just to keep them off the ground. But make sure it won't give your children a trauma that can make them rebellious when they grow.

I finally found site like this. I agree with you marcia that it depends on what violation your children commit. I won't do punishment for a small mistake. But it won't mean you spoiled them.

Of course the child must be given the fitted punishment of the crime they have committed  but not to the extent that they hated you.Allowed them to reason out but with an atmosphere of respect on you.

See to it that the rules are clearly explained and strictly followed, they must be taught to say, "I'm very sorry, I promise not to do it again!"

Punishment should fit their crimes.  If they bring a gun to school or bully other kids, then they should go to juvie or get some form of therapy or community service.  One of the ways of fully ingraining something in a child's mind is for them to really find out how harsh the real world can be. 

A simple sorry can't bring back lives you might take. Kids who are violent to others can't be blame. Sometime we as a parents are responsible for it. If we teach them the right way then its better now than late.

well if they reached beyond limits or expectations, why not give them punishment that they deserve? i think it's a matter of how you discipline your child.

 I agree with you! But of course,you have to tell them what they have done wrong for them to recognize between right and wrong. And whatever disciplinary act that you will be giving to your child, it should be relevant and fitted to his/her mistake.

I think, we should consider the age too. There are very young people now a days who are very violent already. I am very much concern about these young people. I suggest to give them an early intervention to avoid worst situations that may be brought by them.

remember they are only children and yet there are certain issues in life that they may never understand. the best thing we can do is to give proper guidance and proper punishment that will let them understand of how the crime weighs.

Good thing I do not agree to such statement. Well, I think you'll worsen the situation. Of course, there are parents who would think that your treating their child like a horrible monster and you'll hurt their feelings.