Rupert Spira | Does Discipline Stifle a Child’s Sense of Being? @rupertspira | Uploaded May 2024 | Updated October 2024, 15 hours ago.
A mother raises the topic of children and discipline. She wants to know if the act of disciplining a child stifles their innate sense of freedom.
Rupert says: ‘Sometimes it’s necessary to discipline or correct children, and by doing that you are not necessarily affecting their sense of being. First, make sure that what you’re doing is not in reaction to the way you were brought up. Next, always see your children as they essentially are. Magnify their innate qualities, continually giving them a taste of their true nature, but not in an abstract way. Nurture the experiences of peace, joy, freedom, love, interconnectedness and beauty. That will be like a blueprint for them.
‘And then you have to find the right balance between supporting that freedom and letting them make mistakes or providing boundaries where appropriate. And that changes all the time as your child grows. So don’t be principled. Don’t think, “I should” or “I shouldn’t” discipline or correct my child. Sometimes it’s appropriate, sometimes not. So, you have to continually adjust as you go along.’
*This video is from one of Rupert’s in-person retreats at Garrison Institute, 26 March–2 April, 2023. For more information on upcoming retreats (many of which can be attended online via livestream) go to:
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Timestamps:
0:00 Children and Discipline
0:57 When to Discipline Children
1:58 Encouraging Innate Qualities
3:28 Nurturing Peace, Joy, Freedom
4:04 Different Styles of Parenting
5:27 Non-Reactive Parenting
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A mother raises the topic of children and discipline. She wants to know if the act of disciplining a child stifles their innate sense of freedom.
Rupert says: ‘Sometimes it’s necessary to discipline or correct children, and by doing that you are not necessarily affecting their sense of being. First, make sure that what you’re doing is not in reaction to the way you were brought up. Next, always see your children as they essentially are. Magnify their innate qualities, continually giving them a taste of their true nature, but not in an abstract way. Nurture the experiences of peace, joy, freedom, love, interconnectedness and beauty. That will be like a blueprint for them.
‘And then you have to find the right balance between supporting that freedom and letting them make mistakes or providing boundaries where appropriate. And that changes all the time as your child grows. So don’t be principled. Don’t think, “I should” or “I shouldn’t” discipline or correct my child. Sometimes it’s appropriate, sometimes not. So, you have to continually adjust as you go along.’
*This video is from one of Rupert’s in-person retreats at Garrison Institute, 26 March–2 April, 2023. For more information on upcoming retreats (many of which can be attended online via livestream) go to:
▸ UK rupertspira.com/event/location/united-kingdom
▸ EU rupertspira.com/event/location/italy
▸ US rupertspira.com/event/location/united-states
Timestamps:
0:00 Children and Discipline
0:57 When to Discipline Children
1:58 Encouraging Innate Qualities
3:28 Nurturing Peace, Joy, Freedom
4:04 Different Styles of Parenting
5:27 Non-Reactive Parenting
––
DOWNLOAD TWO FREE RUPERT SPIRA EBOOKS
We are delighted to share two free Rupert Spira ebooks with you, titled 'An Introduction to Non-Duality'. When you download the books you will also receive Rupert's weekly newsletter where you will be notified of free content, events (online and in-person), books and other new releases. Download your two free ebooks here:
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Rupert holds regular retreats, roughly once per month, either in-person and online. Many in-person retreats can also be attended from the comfort of your home via livestream.
ONLINE RETREAT SCHEDULE
▸ rupertspira.com/events/retreat-at-home
IN-PERSON RETREATS SCHEDULE (Also Available to Join Online via Live Stream)
▸ UK rupertspira.com/event/location/united-kingdom
▸ EU rupertspira.com/event/location/italy
▸ US rupertspira.com/event/location/united-states
––
WEEKLY WEBINARS (2 hours)
Rupert's webinars take place on Wednesday evenings, from 4pm UK time. In the first twenty to thirty minutes, Rupert leads a spontaneous meditation. The remaining time is open for attendees to discuss their questions with Rupert.
WEEKLY WEBINAR SCHEDULE
▸ rupertspira.com/events/webinar
––
BROWSE RUPERT’S BOOKS
▸ rupertspira.com/store
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LISTEN TO RUPERT’S PODCAST
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