Appropriate Discipline

Parents understand that each child is individual and responds differently to various forms of discipline. With some reasoning might work, with others a reward system works best, and for others a time out system is necessary. The same is true in any form of community, whether a family, a classroom or a business.

In setting up his community Benedict was aware of this need for individualization also. In Chapter 30, he advises that care should be taken to use the appropriate means to modify behavior in each situation. Benedict is very aware of the differences in personalities and approaches.

Sr. Catherine, OSB