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Hasibul Alam Posted 8 years ago
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Could anybody simplify the sentence?

This kind but firm approach will achieve more than harsh punishment, which might entail many negative consequences by the parents.

  

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negative consequences by the parents. >>> This does not seem to make sense. negative consequences for the parents.

  • negative consequences by the parents.
  • >>> This does not seem to make sense.
  • negative consequences for the parents.
  • >>> This means the parents will suffer negative consequences.
  • The idea is this.
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negative consequences by the parents. >>> This does not seem to make sense.

negative consequences for the parents. >>> This means the parents will suffer negative consequences.

The idea is this. Punishing children harshly can have a bad effect on the parents. It's better to be kind but firm with your children.

Clive

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