Why Do Adults Spank Kids and What Are the Alternatives?
Understanding how children of different ages learn helps avoid impulse to punish
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Too many adults misunderstand child development,…
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Ending Corporal Punishment of Children: A New Report
Causing pain to children is degrading and harmful—to everyone.
KEY POINTS
Corporal punishment has long-term negative consequences for children and…
Dear Parents: “No Spanking” Says APA
The science is clear on the negative effects of corporal punishment.
Good news for children’s wellbeing! The American Psychological Association came out with a…
The Dangers Of Spanking A Baby
A child’s development is undermined by punitive parenting.
Have you seen parents who spank a baby when the baby has developed and is testing new skills? Here…
Peru Bans All Corporal Punishment Of Children
On December 10, 2015, the Peruvian Congress approved by a near unanimous vote (74 in favour, one abstention) the Law prohibiting the use of physical and other…
Ireland Bans All Corporal Punishment
Kindred's Contributing Editor, Robin Grille's response to the announcement that Ireland has banned all corporal punishment: "Ireland has joined the list of…
An Evidence-Based Critique Of Pope Francis’s Position On Smacking…
With an estimated 1.2 billion Catholics in the world, the presiding Pope Francis has a potentially huge audience and significant influence through his…