Be certain to include in your discussion reference to developmentally appropriate ways of responding to the infant's behavior during the first year, Caring for Your Baby and Young Child , pp. Briefly discuss the difference between discipline and punishment. Discuss discipline as a much broader concept than punishment. Point out that if punishment is used, the second form, the withholding of positive stimuli is preferred. Discipline is used to ultimately teach the child inner controls or self-discipline.
Some punishment is really violence against children.
Apply noxious stimuli, aversive stimulation. Do something unpleasant, i.e. spanking, yelling, slapping, hitting, nagging, whining, pinching and shaking. Point out that no one should ever shake a baby or young child. The research shows that process of the exclusive use of physical punishment is not the most effective way of disciplining children. Stop after each scenario.