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"Children should never receive less protection than adults. . . [we must] put an end to adult justification of violence against children, whether accepted as 'tradition' or disguised as 'discipline'."
Paulo Sergio Pinheiro, Member of the UN Sub-commission on the promotion and protection of human rights, Geneva, 2006.
Another View
Yes, I believe a child should get the occasional spanking when it is deserved. Not a beating nor a thrashing and never with anything but an open hand on the clothed buttocks. The spanking should be administered by the parent at the time of the misbehavior with clear reasons why they are being spanked. I personally believe bad behavior should have consequences when time out's and other methods do not work.
Yet Another View
Many parents insist that they don't enjoy spanking their child but they believe it's the best way to change bad behavior. But what if there was a way to change bad behavior without spanking--wouldn't most parents want to try it? Interestingly, there are many ways to discipline without spanking (and without time-outs). The word "discipline" basically means "to teach," and researchers have found that positive reinforcement of good behavior works better than punishment in changing behavior. It's longer-lasting, more internalized, and results are quicker.
What else can I help you with?
Should parents use spanking as a form of discipline with their young children why or why not?
no
At what age should parents consider stopping spanking as a form of discipline for their children?
Parents should consider stopping spanking as a form of discipline for their children by the time they reach school age, around 5-6 years old.
At what age should parents begin implementing time-outs as a form of discipline for their children?
Parents can begin implementing time-outs as a form of discipline for their children around the age of 2 or 3, when children start to understand consequences for their actions.
At what age should parents start implementing time-outs as a form of discipline for their children?
Parents can start implementing time-outs as a form of discipline for their children around the age of 2 or 3, when children begin to understand consequences for their actions.
Why should children not be disciplined?
Children SHOULD be disciplined. Children need boundries and rules in order to grow up to be balanced contributers to society. Parents that don't discipline their children are doing their children harm (and society as well).
Does the Bible say parents should support children not children their parents?
The Bible teaches the Golden Rule. Do unto others as you would have done unto you. Parents should support their children and when it becomes necessary, children should support their parents. In the Bible, the focus of the parent/child relationship was on love, honor, and respect as well as discipline and instruction (Eph. 6:1-4).
Should you still back up husband when disciplining kids when you don't agree?
I think you should discuss how to discipline your children with your husband privately. Children will get confused if parents have different expectations.
How do Russian parents raise their children?
Russian parents likely discipline their children in America much like Americans. However, they may use other forms of discipline brought from the home country.
What is parental pressure?
Parental pressure is when parents either discipline or influence their children.
What does a Psychologist have to say about corporal punishment?
Psychologists support the theory that parents and caregivers use non-physical methods of disciplining their children. They state professionals should indicate to parents that physical punishment should not be used as discipline.
How should parents discipline?
1. with love 2. with consistency
Does homeschooling teach discipline?
Because homeschooling is between the parents and the children, discipline is enforced by the parents. It is wrong to ask whether homeschooling teaches discipline, because that depends on the parents. Some parents prefer to have regimented school days, others prefer a more relaxed style of teaching and learning.
