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Originally Posted by Pedestrian
I'd like to discuss the merits of alternative methods of discipline, and how effective they have proven to be. As far as I can imagine, grounding-type disciplines are the only alternative, and I don't see those as being particularly effective. I would be entirely open to alternative means of punishment if I could be convinced that they are A) as effective and B) can distinguish levels of bad behaviour as effectively as physical punishment.
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It's past 3 AM so I'm sneaking to bed, but I might come back to this discussion tomorrow if I'm not too tired of it. Until then, you could always just check out some of this :
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quick edit : and don't forget that for altering long-term behaviour, positive reinforcement (rewarding the behaviour you want) is also an alternative to punishment.