There is no more faulty method of discipline than that of severely
punishing a child for some outbreak against moral or school law before a
hearing has been given him; not merely giving a chance to confess his
wrong, but going to the bottom of the matter and finding, if possible,
the underlying motive or instinct which led up to the outbreak. Skillful
questioning ought to bring this out.
Very often the slow and timid child is longing for your friendship but
does not know how to show his desire. Whether or not he is conscious of
needing your aid, he, nevertheless, does need it.