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While punishments may be of limited value in consistently influencing rule-related behavior, non-punitive discipline techniques have been found to have greater impact on children who have begun to master their native language.

Non-punitive discipline ( also known as empathic discipline and positive discipline ) is an approach to child-rearing that does not use any form of punishment.

It is about loving guidance, and requires parents to have a strong relationship with their child so that the child responds to gentle guidance as opposed to threats and punishment.

According to Dr. Laura Markham, the most effective discipline strategy is to make sure your child wants to please you.