At what age should discipline begin?

Question

At what age should discipline begin?

Answer 1

it shld exsist at all ages

Answer 2

We need to remember that the word "discipline" means to teach--and disciples learn. It's not about punishment, feeling bad, blamed, shamed or embarrassed. It's about learning appropriate behavior and taking ownership for actions...It's all about, "How can I help this child learn?" That said...We start at birth.

The first year we help infants adopt a feeling that this world is a nice, warm, safe place: We do this by meeting all their needs.

When the baby is old enough to have a routine---we start discipline by establishing that routine, schedule, and expectations. We set up and control the environment. We are consistent to that. We listen, we interact, we love...and we teach by modeling appropriate behavior; children learn from watching others...they do what they see us do--more than what we tell them to do.

Much more to it--but the question was, "When do we start?"

Answer 3

When the child is 2-3 years old. If they know what NO means, then they should be able to comprehend usually at about 2-4.  

Answer 4

The key to discipline is "intent" on the part of the child.  If the child knows they are not supposed to touch something (candy at the store for example) and they look at you, inch toward the candy, look at you again, inch a little more, look at you and smile, then grab the candy- that child is testing the limits and is wanting you to enforce them.  Do not disappoint him. :)  On the other hand, mistakes happen, and unintentionally spilling milk should not get a time out.  

Answer 5

As Soon as possible , trust me you wont regret it !

I grew Up with knowing whats right and whats wrong and beleive me , if you want to see what un disciplined is go out in public to the grocery store and once your child is discipline compare it the the other child , you'll see a big difference !

Answer 6

Discipline can begin as early as 1 years old, however at that age the child does not necessarily understand what is acceptable behavior.  Therefore at that age the discipline should only consist of telling the baby "no" and showing him the proper behavior.  For example, if a toddler is biting then you can say "ow, that hurts!" and make a sad face.  Then you could ask the baby to kiss the owie and make it better.

By 2 years old, most children can better understand wrong from right and can be disciplined more, but make sure the punishment always matches the crime.

And by age 3 the child is definitely accountable for his or her actions.

Answer 7

When they know the meaning of "NO".

Answer 8

as soon as you can teach them no means no.

Answer 9

The day they are born! seriously! it won't hurt your kids to know the word no! i have a cousin 2 years. . .he just started learning no and it is HORRIBLE. . . .i was holding him  and he just started screaming really loud! and it was at a public place. . .it was kind of embarrassing. I was disciplined from the day i was born. . .i don't do drugs or drink (i'm 14) and i do school work, honors student. . . .my siblings are really well behaved. . .it will help for the future

Answer 10

When the child starts misbehaving. When saying no all the time they start to get bored of it and just ignore you. Watch Super Nanny, great advice.

I'm want to start volunteering in a day care, so I'm starting to watch it. Also I'm learning kindergarten and grade 1, incase I start tutoring.

Anyways, hope this helped!

Answer 11

Are you looking to discipline or educate the child; There is a difference. If the child wants to touch something that is scolding hot you wouldn't discipline you would educate the child that it is hot now if a child comes out and hits you and have already went over a not hitting rule then you would discipline. You also have to remember that the discipline has to fit the action. Would you place a child on time out for exploring new ticks and ideas?