This story is about a girl name Kezia who is afraid of her father. By mistake Kezia had torn her father's important documents to make a birthday gift for her father. her father was very angry with her . So to make her realise her mistake even though she had admitted her mistake her father punished her by hitting the palms of her hand with a ruler. This act of her father left Kezia heart broken ass she didnot knew what she had done wrong.

Introduction:
The lesson “The Little Girl” by Katherine Mansfield depicts the story of a little girl who is constantly scolded and beaten by her mother in an attempt to inculcate discipline and values in her. However, this approach proves to be counterproductive and eventually leads to the girl’s tragic demise.

Cruel and Harsh Attitude:
The mother in the story believes that a cruel and harsh attitude is necessary to instill discipline and values in her daughter. She constantly scolds her for minor mistakes and beats her for not following her instructions. This approach only leads to fear and resentment in the little girl’s heart, and she becomes rebellious and resentful towards her mother.

Limitations of Cruelty:
Cruelty and harshness may produce immediate results, but they are not effective in the long run. The little girl in the story becomes increasingly isolated and withdrawn, and her relationship with her mother becomes strained. She feels unloved and unwanted, which leads to her tragic demise.

Alternative Approaches:
There are alternative approaches to inculcating values and discipline in children that are much more effective than cruelty and harshness. These include:

• Positive reinforcement: Praising and rewarding children for good behavior reinforces positive values and encourages them to continue to behave well.


• Setting a good example: Children learn by example, so parents and caregivers should model the behavior they want their children to exhibit.


• Effective communication: Communicating with children in a calm and respectful manner helps build trust and strengthens the parent-child relationship.

Conclusion:
In conclusion, cruelty and harshness are not effective in instilling values and discipline in children. The little girl in the story suffered greatly from her mother’s approach, and ultimately it led to her tragic demise. Positive reinforcement, setting a good example, and effective communication are much more effective approaches to building character and instilling values in children.