Mr. and Mrs. McKay believe in the significance of stern discipline; they impose strict rules which they expect their children to obey devoid of problem. They penalize misbehavior harshly, often with a spanking. Mr. and Mrs. Mendoza rather use milder forms of punishment to enforce their rules. They as well have regular family meetings in which their children help them to establish household rules and penalties for breaking them.

Describe the name of each of these two approaches to parenting and the merits and demerits of each.