Ahh, but discipline is a large part of our lifestyle--! Self-discipline and the guidance that's given to form self-discipline. Punishment is not the same as discipline at all.

I have known too many adults in life who couldn't handle information that caused them stress or sadness because they were raised this way.

Hmm. Meaning, their parents handled anything unpleasant for them? I was raised that way....and so it's important that my kids have a firm foundation in handling the responsibility of their own existence, as much as is appropriate for their respective ages....which is often much more than most adults would think. We frequently underestimate children, and it does them no favors.