Encouragement vs. Discipline
As a parent how do you know the balance between applying Encouragement vs. Discipline with your child?
You ALWAYS encourage your child to make the right choices and letting them know they can count on you no matter what. Discipline comes as a consequence of a bad choice and should be given as expected, however the child should not feel they're loved less or they are not worthy of your love. Discipline should always be given in love and understanding and ALWAYS ending the issue in a positive way, encouraging the child to make the right choice next time.