Child Discipline VS Child Punishment

 

Discipline

Punishment

Emphasizes what a child should do.

 

Emphasizes what a child should not do.

 

Is an ongoing process.

 

Is a one time occurrence.

 

Sets an example to follow.

 

Insists on obedience.

 

Leads to self control.

 

Undermines independence.

 

Shapes behavior.

 

Condemns misbehavior.

 

Is positive.

 

Is negative.

 

Bolsters self-esteem.

 

Defeats self-esteem.

 

Accepts child's need to assert self.

 

Makes children behave.

 

Helps children change.

 

Is an adult release.

 

Fosters child's ability to think.Thinks for child.