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Discipline vs Punishment

Discipline vs Punishment Good behavior is a learning process for children, and we are their roadmap. Children usually behave per their own emotions and impulses. At the same time, being a parent is also a learning process and sometimes we rely on our own emotions and impulses to teach. Usually, that means we divert directly to punishments when a child misbehaves,   missing a crucial opportunity to teach them . With that said, let’s break down how to teach good behavior through discipline vs. punishment. Let’s compare the two words and what they really mean: Punishment  – means to inflict pain or suffering as a penalty. Discipline  – means to teach. It’s understandable that we as parents can get very frustrated when a child misbehaves, specifically when they make the same poor behavior choices over and over. At the same time, if we have clear goals to teach good behavior skills, then we can respond better. The better we respond, the better the results. WHAT ARE O...