Hello @starrchris.
You wrote so well I must say. Very apt and straight to the point.

Punishment really does not have a good effect. Your story on how punishment made you more stubborn is quite funny sha. Thanks your mom who broke you with her words. Mothers! They are the best humans.

Kindly engage in my contest
https://steemit.com/hive-136998/@tmighty/steemit-engagement-challenge-week-3-or-or-defend-the-statements-or-or-be-the-critical-thinkers-we-want-to-see-or-or-20-payout-to