It’s quite common for parents do use the police as a caution when their children are misbehaving.

“that police man will take you away if you don’t stop that” is something they might say.

But is this actually the right thing to do?

While children should be aware that the police do deal with bad people who break the law, they also need to know that the police are here to help. That if they are ever in a position that they need help they can go to the police for it without fear.

What is your view on this?

Should parent stop this practice or are people reading too much into it?

Let us know in the comments.