Is Spanking an Acceptable Form of Discipline?

You have probably heard the expression, "Spare the rod, spoil the child." Do you agree with it? Perhaps you were spanked as a kid. Was it appropriate? Some people see spanking as an outdated method of punishment or even child abuse, while others view a swat on the bottom as a parent's prerogative. Where do we draw the line when it comes to disciplining our children?

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CED's Agenda to Support Teaching Positive Discipline

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CED provides information about effects of physical punishment of children and alternatives.

CED’s real agenda is supporting parents through teaching positive discipline and the effects of physical punishment.?? When parents are aware of the effects of physical punishment? of chldren and shown effective alternatives, they are eager to stop spanking.? CED and EPOCH-USA have provided hundreds of mini-grants to schools, churches and non-profit organizations for that purpose.??? Positive discipline emphasizes using strategies that teach rather than punishment for purposes of discipline.?? There is ample research to show its effectiveness.?

Rosemond rejects the last four decades of psychological research proving the many harms of hitting children and the positive effects of non-violent discipline relying instead on his opinion and his interpretation of the Bible.