Disciplining a child isn’t about punishing them, it’s about improving their behavior. Only then can they grow up to be psychologically and socially stable adults. But the same tactics for teaching discipline to a 2-year-old won’t work with a 10-year-old. Many parents may be tempted to resort to punishments as a remedy for all ages, but there are other more simple and effective strategies recommended by pediatricians to teach children to be disciplined.