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I used to think it was possible. But there just isn’t evidence that supports it. What maybe true is that a trusted adult choosing a much more serious punishment one they have not used before helps a child examine their actions with more care. Makes them not want to disappoint their elder to that degree ever again.

eg. “You will stay in and not get to help with *any* of the chores.” was my wake up call at age 8–