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As children get older, self-discipline should take the place of imposed discipline. Con strains become internalized and children begin to weigh from within the validity of their promptings (敦促) . But their tendency to be self-critical, to develop a code of their own, depends on the extent to which they must have kept critical company. The dialogue within reflects the dialogue without that is why discussion is so important during adolescence. Those in authority over children will, therefore, attempt to get children to do what is sen sible by appealing to their common sense instead of ordering them around or appealing to their own status. They will not say, "I’m your father and I’m telling you not to smoke," but will point out the dangers involved. It is a further question, however, whether a child’s acceptance of good reasons should be the criterion for his action. If a parent explains to a child why it is stupid and wrong to put object
A. Discussion with children is important when they get older.
B. Parents and others should set examples for children to follow.
C. As children get older imposed discipline becomes a part of themselves.
D. When children are not older, they should be forced to accept some training which develops self-control.