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Re:How to parent more predictably (2018) by pbhjpbhj on Thursday June 13, 2019 @09:07PM (#20179884)
Wouldn't you class withdrawal of affection as punishment?

In psych terms it's a negative punishment (something was removed to seeks to reduce a behaviour). Your motivation might be different but the felt action is identical.

Re:How to parent more predictably (2018) by Ma8ee on Friday June 14, 2019 @06:05AM (#20181759)
The motivation makes a difference. If my wife think I'm intentionally punishing her she'll react differently than if she thinks that I don't want to be affectionate because I feel hurt or angry.