Punishment or Praise? (1)

There are times when the question arises, Shall we punish for the evil or shall we praise for the good? Shall we encourage the backward child by speaking a word of praise for what he has accomplished, or shall we call his attention again to his failings and make him suffer his punishment? Will we arrive at our desired goal with that child by the encouraging praise or by making him understand and never forget that to fail brings punishment? There are times when the question arises, Shall we...