Hmm. I could have a field day with this tread, but I have other things to do. Discipline is imposed onto a child; self-discipline comes from within the child. Don't expect the former to lead to latter. Don't expect the latter to come until the child is around 5-6.
Hands down, the funniest thing I have EVER seen on a parenting site:
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Originally Posted by f6twister
For us, discipline began when he began showing signs of individuality...
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I would hold off on physical punishments until the child can effectively use and understand language (say around 5 or so). If they do something "wrong" say no. If they do it again, physically remove them from the situation and 'entertainment' immediately.