Why is responsibilty a reason parents and school officials should use more force as they discipline?

I agree that force should not be of a physical nature, but
that in order to be effective discipline needs to be clear, consistent, fair and
relevant. It is important that rules are clear to all parties and that these are
discussed in a calm way BEFORE an issue occurs (they can be established by reflecting on
a better way to deal with an earlier issue, but should not be a 'knee jerk' reaction to
a current event.)

I see href="http://www.tfd.com/force">force as the power to carry through with a
consequence set up as a result of a misdemeanour. Idle threats or unrealistic
consequences have no force to modify behaviour. Likewise, physical punishment does not
teach the message of restraint, care and respect for others that we need to establish in
our children.

Force also exists in each of the parties
involved being 'on the same page'. Communication between parents, caregivers, teachers
and home and school need to be established and maintained to make a message clear. It is
very difficult to have effective discipline to prevent smoking in school if students are
allowed to smoke at home. Force to me is unity and consistency, not physical
harm.