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As a parent, you must introduce your children to new ideas and concepts. Both of my daughters have lately taken up karate as an example.

Both children were therefore exposed to a completely different style of punishment. Helen, my eight-year-old daughter, recognised this immediately.

Our Karate instructor is really severe, she noted after no more than a few of classes with the children.

Indeed, he is really rigorous. As the lectures are just an hour long, I usually remain a spectator to see them in their full splendour.

As an aside, this is an issue for me since this karate course includes an adult component. I feel myself getting progressively dragged in. I anticipate that I will attempt it myself in the future, but that is an other tale.

If a child places their foot incorrectly, Yandon (the instructor) is quick to point out their error. If a youngster begins to misbehave, they are promptly sent outside.

I want to avoid giving you the incorrect impression. This family is not unfamiliar with the notion of discipline, and we take it seriously. Occasionally there is negotiation, occasionally, to use management jargon, we engage and empower, and occasionally we educate and teach. In these karate classes, you just follow the instructor's instructions.

It is intriguing that Helen has noticed this, considering she is the most perceptive of our children. Izzy, on the other hand, goes with the flow and does not question the strategy. Several parents have remarked on how quickly she has learned the dances and how well she follows the directions.

She is the youngest member of the group and has her first degree, putting her on the path to earning her first coloured belt. Mrs. Adams and I find this intriguing, since Izzy is, well, the more difficult of our two children to discipline. In karate class, though, she just follows instructions.

I spoke with a mother about it recently. She said that her son also attended football sessions where the teacher gave no slack; all children were expected to comply.

She said, "Of course he's stern, he's teaching a class of twenty lads; he must be."

There is an additional facet to this. While the discipline is fairly harsh, the older children, mostly teens, are very supportive and helpful to the younger children. Those with more expertise are required to assist their younger charges throughout the courses. It's lovely to see, and I hope my children recognise its significance.

Would I utilise the karate style of discipline at home 24 hours a day, seven days a week? Absolutely not, that would drive me insane. For one hour each week, though, I have no problem with my children being exposed to this alternative method. In fact, it seems to have a favourable effect.

Your children practise a martial art, correct? Participate in a group or activity that places discipline at the centre of the experience? Do you favour severe discipline or would you rather let your children choose their own boundaries? I'd love to hear your comments, so please leave a comment below.

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