Question

In your own words describe what the terms discipline and punishment mean to you.

Answer 1

Discipline is a positive method of teaching a child self-control, confidence, and responsibility. ... Punishment focuses on past misbehavior and offers little or nothing to help a child behave better in the future. When punishment is used, the person who punishes the child becomes responsible for the child's behavior

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation: Discipline has to do with instilling the type of character and behavior you desire to a child or individual. Discipline prevents a child from having wayward character. Punishment on the other hand instills a penalty for a child’s offense. It's about making a child "pay" for his mistakes. Punishment also comes as a result of frustration from continuous misbehavior. Sometimes, the desire to inflict punishment stems from a parent’s feelings of frustration.