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 Some people see spanking as an outdated method of punishment or even child abuse, while others view a swat on the bottom as a parent's prerogative.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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Finally, CED reveals its real agenda, which, as I've already said, is the elimination of the punishment of children. Positive discipline is the attempt to talk children into behaving appropriately. This leads straight to diagnosis and medication. When talking doesn't work, the assumption is that the child must have something wrong with him. After all, the method is impeccable! Diana Baumrind's research into parenting outcomes clearly shows that a traditional approach to discipline is the most effective approach. Furthermore, her research finds that children with the highest well-being measures are raised by parents who occasionally spank. Baumrind, by the way, has not political axe to grind.
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.
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