Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; The rod of correction will drive it far from him. Proverbs 22:15

 Discipline is administered in many ways these days. From time out, taking away a child’s favorite toy, cancelling a special occasion and even spanking. Years ago, spanking was the primary form of discipline, but overtime society has somehow determined that does something negative to a child’s development and has been discarded in many homes, including schools. As a result, we see children constantly misbehaving, being disrespectful and sadly hear stories of kids using guns in school for revenge…let’s not forget about the fourth grader who brought a gun to school and shot his teacher.

 Maybe what we are doing, or not doing, isn't working.  

 Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6

 Discipline is less about administering pain than it is about building character. Read that again. Yes, discipline hurts both the child and the parent administering it. We love our kids and it hurts deep inside when we see them cry as the result of our actions. But unless you are willing to do what is necessary to punish negative behavior, that child will continue down a path of disrespect and disregard for living right and could eventually have bigger issues as an adult.

 Correct your son, and he will give you rest; Yes, he will give delight to your soul. Proverbs 29:17  The rod and rebuke give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother. Proverbs 29:15

 One of the hardest things in life is raising children. Unless you want to have peace in your life and satisfaction in seeing your child grow up to be a productive member of society, you must take an active role in building their character, especially during their developmental years. Pray over your child, asking God to watch over them and tender their heart to correction as you administer it (by whatever means you feel necessary) out of love and concern for their future. God bless!