Friday, September 12, 2008

Punish vs. Discipline

I'm back. It's been a busy week. Ok, so here's what I think the difference is. 

The word punish is derived from the word "punire" in Latin which means to attack or strike. However discipline is derived from the same word as disciple. So my conclusion? When you discipline someone, you are trying to train them or helping them learn a lesson and follow in the right path. Punishment typically done out of anger as Jabberfrog pointed out. Punishing isn't done out of love but is usually meant to suffer. 

Tune in next week to reflect on some quotes from Courageous Leadership. 

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