Reinforcement processes were emphasized by Skinner, and were seen as primary in the shaping of behavior. A common misconception is that negative reinforcement is synonymous with punishment. This misconception is rather pervasive, and is commonly found in even scholarly accounts of Skinner and his contributions. To be clear, while positive reinforcement is the strengthening of behavior by the application of some event (e.g., praise after some behavior is performed), negative reinforcement is the strengthening of behavior by the removal or avoidance of some aversive event (e.g., opening and raising an umbrella over your head on a rainy day is reinforced by the cessation of rain falling on you).

Both types of reinforcement strengthen behavior, or increase the probability of a behavior reoccurring; the difference is in whether the reinforcing event is something applied (positive reinforcement) or something removed or avoided (negative reinforcement). Punishment and extinction have the effect of weakening behavior, or decreasing the future probability of a behavior’s occurrence, by the application of an aversive stimulus/event (positive punishment or punishment by contingent stimulation), removal of a desirable stimulus (negative punishment or punishment by contingent withdrawal), or the absence of a rewarding stimulus, which causes the behavior to stop (extinction).

Skinner also sought to understand the application of his theory in the broadest behavioural context as it applies to living organisms, namely natural selection.

In spite of the the law that is governed by the Geneva Convention, there are many countries that have abused prisoners of war.  Such abuses that entailed hideous punishments are well-documented, such as abuses by Germany, Russia, North Korea and Viet Nam.  For instance, prisoners taken by Russians were not released after the war, but kept as forced laborers (called “slave labor”) for may years afterward.  American prisoners were treated brutally by Japan.  United Nations prisoners that were taken by the North Koreans and Chinese Communists during the Korean War were provided little food and medical care, as a result of which many prisoners languished and died in prisons.

On the other hand, the United States treated prisoners of war humanely.  Prisoners of the enemy would surrender willingly, knowing that they would be treated well.  Examples of abuse consisted of brain-washing, including other methods of torture and deprivation.  They would talk continuously to prisoners, forcing them to make admissions that are wrong.

Prisoners in countries like Syria, whose purpose is to establish democracy, are abused by the military, aligned with the dictator, and there were, until recently, prisoners in Myanmar that were subjected to torture and other methods of abuse.

Often a student who gets caned, has a school assembly in which the whole entire school watches the student get caned, in horror.

The school Principal is the master who carries the punishment.

The purpose of a caning is that a student must behave themselves or else.

The reasons? Talking out of turn in class. Chewing gum. Littering. Smoking. Drugs. Gang activity. Beating up on another student. All of those school violations are subject for a school caning where all students have to watch.

In this case, a kid got caned in front of the whole school because he beat up on another student. The student who got beat up by the boy, had to stand up on the stage and watch the boy get caned which was done by the principal. The student was caned on his clothed bottom.

During each lash of the cane, the boy bent over and yelped in pain. After three lashes, the boy passed out. Then, all the students were ordered to go back to class.

Caning in Singapore is something that is taken seriously by all.

The way not to be caned is to behave ones self.

There are other methods of canings.

For example, there is Judicial prison caning. Often enough, this is done for rape, bringing drugs into the country, molesting little kids, and hurting kids by physical or verbal abuse and many more crimes as well. However, caning is not a death sentence or a punishment for murder.

The prisoner gets one to twenty-four lashes. Often, the prisoner tries not to scream or beg while being caned, but the caning is so painful, that they can’t help but scream in agony.

There is also military caning as well when a person does not follow the rules.

Caning is also given in other countries such as Malaysia, Pakistan, and many other third word countries as well.

Caning is extremely painful and the punishment often teaches the offender to feel the pain of the crime that they committed. Caning is very brutal. Also it leaves weals all over the offender’s bare bottom

The best way to avoid a caning in countries that caning is dished out, is to simply behave your self.

Instant rehabilitation is also necessary for a parent to carry out after a punishment has been carried out. An African proverb says ‘you beat the child with one hand and draw him/her close with the other’.

There is always the need for that father and child chit-chat where you reassure your undying love for him/her. You need to explain also to the child in clear terms why the punishment was given to him/her and that no punishment will be needed in future as long as the offence your child committed is avoided. I have discovered that this kind of post-punishment meeting is very effective in getting your child to be the kind of individual you as a parent can be proud of.

Most importantly, the purpose for the punishment is achieved because the child understands why he or she got punished and no negative thought that leads to a negative self image and ultimately depression is allowed to germinate.

There are some parents who believe it is okay to spank a child’s bare bottom on his birthday.  Most of these parents tell the child to come to the room where they will be spanked as naked as they were on their original birthday.  This is okay to do as long as the child is okay with it.  If at any time the child feels it is too embarrassing or they have a problem with it you should stop.  The child needs to be as comfortable with taking the birthday spanking as you are with giving it.  I appreciate your comments and questions, whether good or bad.  Please continue to send them.

Parents need to also give a specific reason for the spanking and make sure once the spanking is done you don’t be one of those inconsiderate jerks who continues to yell and scream or tell them to shut up. You spanked now deal with the aftermath and remember once you have spanked the punishment is now over. Do not double up.
Parents do sometimes over punish. Do not ground your child plus spank plus yell and scream all for one thing. When is a punishment just one punishment if you do.You also need to remember to go back and speak calmly to your child about what they did and why the spanking was the punishment and make sure they fully understand you still love them. Do not say this will hurt me more than you it is a crock of crud and they as well as any one who has ever been spanked knows it.

If you go over board and use paddles belts what ever and leave marks you have gone way too far and need to revise your method of punishment now. You should never leave marks. Never slap a face or call your child names. Never threaten to slap them again because they are crying. Never spank when guests are there. Humiliation should never be a part of punishment and for goodness sakes never tell a child to show or pull down pants for a spanking this is never OK . All clothes should be left on, you do not need to see the buttocks.

The story about Jephthah and his daughter (Judges 11) was interesting to me because of the break of convention. To state the obvious, the ending wasn’t as cheerful, and in that sense it did less to vindicate the higher power’s motives. Unlike the other assigned biblical stories of Abraham and Isaac, and Moses, the deity does not intervene in the situation to imply a merciful aura. For this reason, it was surprising when the burning pyre actually kills her. Another noticeable feature was how it reflected on the role of women back then. Even after committing an extremely brave, noble and selfless act, his daughter is still not referred to by name! She is defined by Jepthah, and not by herself. It is also interesting that her first request is “two months to roam the hills and weep with my friends” because she was to never marry. This can be interpreted in two ways. If she really wanted to spend her last moments mourning that she wouldn’t get married, then it reflects on the social circumstances of the day. Those familiar with the mentality of an average college student would summarize the second perspective. One of the messages prevalent in the story is that one shouldn’t be too quick to make promises. If one errs in this aspect, there could be harsh consequences. But is Jephthah really deserving of his punishment? During and before the war, he tries to do things with morality. This is seen when he sends a humble, and rhetorical message to the king of Egypt which gives all credit to God, as well as when he prays to the deity before making decisions in war. Since the Abrahamic God is considered to be omnipotent and omniscient, this fate was at least to some degree planned. Jepthah may not have been worthy of such a punishment, especially since he was humble, and loyal to God.

Ouders hebben altijd het beste voor met hun kinderen…Maar er is sprake van een zekere protectie, die soms erg ver strekt. Zo laten ouders de slechte punten maar al te graag doorschemeren om te motiveren om iets beter te gaan doen. Weet echter, dit werkt niet. Het is meer een straf dan een hulpmiddel, en een straf verkleint de vertrouwenssituatie. Leer een kind dat ze beloont worden voor goede dingen, schaadt niet het vertrouwen, breng geen hevige emoties teweeg, dit brengt alleen maar slechte zaken met zich mee. De slechte punten er bij iemand inwrijven maakt iemand diepongelukkig, niet gemotiveert..

Now in english:Parents always want the best for their children… But there is a certain protection, that reaches very wide sometimes. Parents always mention your bad points to try to motivate you to do something better. Know this, it doesn’t work that way. It’s more of a punishment then it is an aid, and punishment reduces the trust to eachother. Learn a child that they get rewarded for good things, don’t waste the trust, don’t unlock heavy emotions, this will only bring more bad causes. Making people see their worst points makes someone sad, rather then motivated..

If you are in a practice of punishing your child physically often, then beware, you are letting your child to believe that physical punishments are not a bad thing and he too has the complete rite to hit somebody. It’s obvious that none of the parents would want t get this notion in the mind of their kids.

Many of the parents hit their child being in an angry mood, but this is not going to give the solution to a problem. It can temporarily improve a child’s behavior, but in long run, such practice may make them stubborn. They get used to these punishments and they no longer fear of getting punished again.

Physical abuse not only leaves marks on the body of children, but also it leaves unrepairable dents on their personality and mental status. After a time, child starts telling lies to safeguard himself from punishments and once he/she becomes habitual of lies, his future is nothing but dark dungeon.

Besides, there are other ways to discipline children. Whenever, he/she is doing anything wrong, make them aware of the consequences. If your child gets angry, give him some time to cool down first and then speak to him about the problem and the consequences of his activity. Slowly he/she will realize that to follow you is the right thing for him/her.