Discipline

Discipline is the self-control that is gained by requiring that rules or orders be obeyed, and the ability to keep working at something that is difficult.[1] Disciplinarians believe that such self-control is of the utmost importance and enforce a set of rules that aim to develop such behavior. Such enforcement is sometimes based on punishment, although there is a clear difference between the two. One way to convey such differences is through the root meaning of each word: discipline means “to teach”, while punishment means “to correct or cause pain”. While punishment might extinguish unwanted behavior in the moment, it is rarely effective long-term, while discipline usually is.[2]

  1. ^ "Discipline Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  2. ^ "Positive Parenting: Discipline vs. Punishment | Psychology Today". www.psychologytoday.com. Retrieved 2024-05-07.