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It has been going on probably since parents needed to find a way to punish their children in a civilized way.
In a way, you could ask 'Why is/was any form of punishment used?' Corporal punishment had obvious effect on the wrongdoer, and probably made the punish-er feel good. It also could leave a mark on the receiver, to remind them to never to do that again!
The noun form of "punish" is "punishment."
A paterfamilias in ancient Rome typically had the legal right to punish a disobedient son through methods such as disinheritance, corporal punishment, or exclusion from family activities. These punishments were meant to maintain family discipline and hierarchy.
The abstract noun forms of the verb to punish are punishment and the gerund, punishing.
The noun form of the verb "punish" is "punishment."
The noun "punishment" is derived from the verb "punish".
The noun form of "punish" is "punishment."
The abstract noun forms of the verb to punish are punishment and the gerund, punishing.
Objects that you use to punish people.
The noun form of "punish" is "punishment." It refers to the penalty or consequence imposed for breaking a rule or law.
You shouldn't punish her at all. She has the right to date if it is ok with her parents and she really is 16 years old. It is not a brother's responsibility to punish his sister. If her parents are not okay with it, then she should't be dating but if it is, you're just going to have to deal with it the best you can.