Using the following table, what are the differences between punishment and discipline?
What is punishment?
It is an ineffective way to deal with misbehaviour. Its goal is to stop the undesired behaviour.
It often includes yelling, spanking, and name-calling.
It teaches children to fear you, not how to behave appropriately.
What is discipline?
It is a way to deal with misbehaviour that teaches children about appropriate behaviour and the rules and values of society.
It teaches children to become self-disciplined adults.
It avoids violence.
It fits the child's age and stage of development.
