Traditionally, discipline was often "improved" by a third party.

Sometimes I'm really grateful for my Dad who insisted chores were done and done properly, I was out of bed on time, and that homework was done to spec. I resented it at the time, and I guess I still do in a way, but I've never had a problem getting work done, and probably have him to thank for that.

Now, if he had just taught me to be a better negotiator and womanizer....