I think that punishments in the 21st century should be similar to the punishments suggested in the article, for example, taking away cell phones, Internet, video games, etc. Many kids and teens use these as their main sources of entertainment, so taking them away robs the children of a source of entertainment for a little bit. I think it's a just punishment because it associates a negative state of mind with whatever it was that the child did wrong, thus making the action negative in their mind. However, this could backfire if the child feels that they have done nothing wrong. This places the negative emotions on the parents and causes rebellion and defiance.
However, sometimes punishment isn't always necessary. Take myself for an example. My parents have never, ever, ever grounded me in my entire life, yet I still know not to do bad things. I have done bad things before, but by scolding and forgiving me for the bad things that I've done, my parents have improved their relationship with me while teaching me what's right and wrong.
And since my mind is wandering, wouldn't it stink to live in medieval times and have all those lovely torture devices to look forward to for doing extremely bad things? Like that sarcophagus-like thing with the spikes in it. Or quartering. Or the stretching rack.
... I'm suddenly very happy to live in the 21st century.
Either way, disconnecting children from technology is a good and fair punishment in today's society. Physical punishment is generally frowned upon, so taking away fun is the next closest thing, right? It's a little scary, however, how attached to technologies such as the Internet and cell phones and television we have become. Sometimes, I like to just go outside and read a book because it becomes too much to handle, especially since I read Fahrenheit 451.
Seriously, I couldn't watch T.V. for about a week after I finished that book.
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