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 Some people see spanking as an outdated method of punishment or even child abuse, while others view a swat on the bottom as a parent's prerogative.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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Preponderance of Research Shows Spanking Harms Children
- From Center for Effective Discipline
By Center for Effective Discipline
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I don't see it
I don't see the prepoderance of evidence here. Where is it? Did I miss the links? Can someone show me where the links are to the "evidence"?
- justsomeguywithanopinion
November 6, 2008 7:57AM
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