It also motivates parents to give their children loving discipline when necessary and prevents parents from acting out of mere sentimentality, which often results in an overly permissive attitude toward children. ​ — Eph.
Samuti ajendab see vanemaid vajaduse korral lapsi distsiplineerima ning mitte muutuma härdameelseks, sest muidu võidakse lubada lastel peaaegu kõike teha.