Punishment for children today seems to be extinct, we use the word discipline more often now, but exactly what does this mean?

I have heard my parents say that their discipline was a trip to the wood shed. Interesting, just what happened in that wood shed?  Today parents try to be more understanding of the problem and communicate more with their children on what is right or wrong.  Sometimes that helps, but a child is still going to try to push to the limit, then what do you do?  To correct without punishment or discipline is good, but does it work?

Take a look at Http://www.publicpointofview.com/2009/10/04/proper-punishment-for-children-.html. There is great information on this site on how to "punish" or "discipline" or child.