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Adler, Felix
1851
1933
The Punishment of Children
E-text prepared by Turgut Dincer, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (https://books.google.com)
"The Punishment of Children" by Felix Adler is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century, focusing on the ethical challenges of disciplining children. This book provides an in-depth examination of the principles of punishment, advocating for a compassionate and reasoned approach to child discipline rather than a reactionary or punitive one. Adler emphasizes the responsibility of parents to foster ethical development in their children, navigating between the extremes of harsh punishment and neglect. In "The Punishment of Children," Adler presents a series of principles aimed at guiding parents in their disciplinary practices. He argues against punishing in anger, stressing the importance of separating a child's actions from their inherent character, and encourages parents to offer constructive feedback rather than labeling children negatively. The book explores the consequences of corporal punishment and its potential to breed resentment and moral cowardice in children. Additionally, Adler critiques the mark system of reward and punishment in schools while advocating for a natural and nurturing method of discipline that also prioritizes the child's emotional and moral development. Overall, the work serves as a crucial guide for parents seeking to nurture responsible and ethical behavior in their children. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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