Nida Yasir shares how school principal disciplined her son

Pakistani television host Nida Yasir has shared an interesting experience involving her son and his school’s disciplinary approach, highlighting how methods of correcting children’s behaviour have changed over time.

During a recent episode of her morning show, Good Morning Pakistan, Nida discussed modern parenting and changing attitudes towards discipline with invited experts. She explained that her son had experienced two different school principals, one around 60 years old and another in their thirties. Their contrasting approaches to discipline had surprised her.

Sharing the recent incident, Nida revealed that her son’s principal confiscated his tablet for a week as a consequence of his behaviour. Instead of resorting to physical punishment or embarrassing the child in front of classmates, the principal chose to restrict his access to the device.

According to Nida, the approach proved effective. When her son received his tablet back, he reportedly told the principal that he had understood his mistake and would not repeat it.

The television host also described an unexpected change in her son’s behaviour during the week without his iPad. She said he began taking an interest in activities around the house and independently cleaned and reorganised his room.

Nida explained that the experience allowed her to see a different side of her son when he was not occupied with electronic gadgets. His initiative in improving his room particularly caught her attention.

The incident became part of a broader discussion about parenting, school discipline and the influence of technology on children’s daily routines. It also highlighted how non-physical consequences can encourage children to reflect on their actions and take responsibility for their behaviour.

Nida Yasir has hosted Good Morning Pakistan on ARY Digital for nearly 19 years and regularly features discussions on family life, education, relationships and social issues. Her latest anecdote has offered viewers a personal perspective on the evolving approaches to raising and disciplining children.