But after
The keyword here is sincere.
If the child is tormented by a genuine remorse that he did, punishment especially physical punishment can be harmful.
Harm can be a double sort.
First, if already really it is a shame to the child with the unseemly act, it means that conscience at it active and normal.
But after all it just that we, parents, want.
This mistake taught the child as it is not necessary to behave.
Healthy, live conscience the best frighteningoff means against repetition of wrong actions.
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