http://www.opposingviews.com/tags/parenting Opposing Views - parenting http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/how-should-you-discipline-your-child Disciplining your child is one of the hardest parts of being a parent. Of course you want to correct negative behaviors in the most productive way possible, but sometimes the words “military school” can sound pretty tempting. How can you be sure the way you discipline your child will produce a happy and healthy adult? <br/><br/> Experts on the "Avoid Punishment" side: <ul> <li>Jane Nelsen</li> </ul> Experts on the "Never Smack a Child" side: <ul> <li>Dan Roberts</li> </ul> Experts on the "Use Positive Discipline " side: <ul> <li>Betty Bardige</li> </ul> Experts on the "Boundaries & High Expectations" side: <ul> <li>Suzanne Venker</li> </ul> Experts on the "Build Your Toolbox" side: <ul> <li>Nicki Heskin</li> </ul> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:47:19 -0500 http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/how-should-you-discipline-your-child http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/is-adhd-add-overdiagnosed-in-america According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, five percent of American children have been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, prompting thousands of children to take medications like Ritalin and Adderall. Some parents and health professionals worry that we’re too quickly diagnosing our youngest patients, but for others a diagnosis has provided much needed help for their struggling children. Has the boom in ADD/ADHD made our children healthier, or only over-medicated them? <br/><br/> Experts on the "Yes" side: <ul> <li>Fred Baughman, MD</li> </ul> Experts on the "No" side: <ul> <li>Eileen Bailey</li> </ul> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:47:05 -0500 http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/is-adhd-add-overdiagnosed-in-america http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/should-schools-require-that-children-be-vaccinated Hepatitis, Diphtheria, Rubella...Each year millions of children are vaccinated in order to prevent potentially fatal illnesses like these. But should schools be able to mandate vaccines? Some parents see them as vital lifesavers, but others fear serious or perhaps even debilitating risks. How much authority should schools have in determining your child’s health? <br/><br/> Experts on the "Yes" side: <ul> </ul> Experts on the "No" side: <ul> <li>ThinkTwice Global Vaccine Institute</li> </ul> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:46:41 -0500 http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/should-schools-require-that-children-be-vaccinated http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/are-children-with-same-sex-parents-at-a-disadvantage More than 100,000 children are adopted each year in the United States. Increasingly, these adoptions are being made by same-sex couples, raising questions about whether a child’s best interests can be served by same-sex parents. Are traditional homes still the best way to go, or are kids just as well-suited as part of a non-nuclear family? <br/><br/> Experts on the "Yes" side: <ul> <li>Focus on the Family</li> </ul> Experts on the "No" side: <ul> <li>James E. Crawford, MD, FAAP</li> </ul> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:46:41 -0500 http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/are-children-with-same-sex-parents-at-a-disadvantage http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/are-homeschooled-kids-at-a-disadvantage Each year more than a million children are homeschooled in the United States, and that number is steadily growing. While some parents believe homeschooling is an ideal situation, others fear that a student's education can be severely hindered in such an environment. When making a decision about your child's education, which is the more reasonable school of thought? <br/><br/> Experts on the "Yes" side: <ul> <li>California Federation of Teachers</li> </ul> Experts on the "No" side: <ul> <li>HomeSchool Association of California</li> <li>Ann Zeise</li> </ul> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:44:10 -0500 http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/are-homeschooled-kids-at-a-disadvantage http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/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? <br/><br/> Experts on the "Yes" side: <ul> <li>Anonymous Expert</li> </ul> Experts on the "No" side: <ul> <li>Center for Effective Discipline</li> <li>Center for Nonviolent Education and Parenting</li> </ul> Sat, 03 Jan 2009 12:15:01 -0600 http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/is-spanking-an-acceptable-form-of-discipline