What are some of the punishements in 'The Giver'?So what punishements do children or adults get when they get in trouble?

Punishment is actually a very important concept in
The Giver.  In a society where tight control of your people is
necessary, you have to have ways to keep them in line.

In
Jonas’s community, punishment for nonconformity (being different) is severe.  A person
who breaks a rule gets two warnings.  These involve being called before a hearing. 
After the third infraction, the person is Released, or killed by lethal
injection.

There are other minor punishments as well, of
course.  The least severe punishment is apology.  People are required to make apologies
for any infractions, and for making anyone uncomfortable in any
way.

A slightly more severe punishment is corporal
punishment.  Young children (or the elderly) who misbehave are swatted with a Discipline
Wand.