The difference between guidance and discipline is engagement. ... Discipline is rule-focused and compliance-focused. Guidance is engagement-focused and learning-focused. When talking with children about rules, I like to promote that we could have agreements instead of rules.
Discipline is a way to teach kids to follow rules or correct misbehavior. ... Punishment is a form of negative discipline. It's often used to get rid of or end a behavior. Positive discipline, which is sometimes known as corrective consequences or positive guidance, works just as quickly.