Nowadays, parents are very conscious (a)----- harmful effect of punishment (b)----- the children. Child psychologists think that both (c)----- physical and mental punishments can be disastrous for (d) ------ child's growth and development. It may lead (e)----- fear and hatred of the person who punishes (f)----- child. Again, if (g)----- child is punished, it may lack initiative. It may also feel hostile (h)------ others. So, rude (i)----- behaviour gradually develops (j)----- him.