There's a big difference between punishment and discipline. Punishment gives a negative consequence, but discipline means 'to teach.' Punishment is negative; discipline is positive. Punishment focuses on past misdeeds. Discipline focuses on future good deeds. Punishment is often motivated by anger. Discipline is motivated by love. Punishment focuses on justice to balance the scales. Discipline focuses on teaching, to prepare for next time (Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller).