This document discusses positive discipline approaches in the classroom. It begins by defining positive discipline as an approach that helps children succeed by respecting their rights and developing self-discipline. Positive discipline creates a cooperative learning environment and fosters social responsibility. In contrast, the document defines punishment and notes that corporal punishment is still used in some places due to cultural traditions but does not effectively teach right from wrong. The document advocates using positive discipline tools in the classroom like focusing on solutions, using encouragement, asking questions, and giving students choices.