FAMILIES AND RELATIONSHIPS
PARENTING STYLES:
Authoritarian parenting
Authoritative parenting (Democratic style)
Permissive parenting
Uninvolved parenting
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT: FAMILY VIOLENCE?
As of 2015, corporal punishment is outlawed in 46 countries in all settings, including the home.[39]
Countries that have completely prohibited corporal punishment of children by law are, in chronological order:[39]
Why Spanking Is Not the Best Choice
The American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend spanking. Although most Americans were spanked as children, we now know that it has several important side effects:
- Even though spanking may seem to "work" at first, it loses its impact after a while.
- Because most parents do not want to spank, they are less likely to be consistent.
- Spanking increases aggression and anger instead of teaching responsibility.
- Parents may intend to stay calm but often do not, and then regret their actions later.
- Spanking can lead to physical struggles and even grow to the point of harming the child.
Strategies That Work (American Academy of Pediatrics)
When your child does not listen, try the following:
- Natural Consequences
- Logical Consequences
- Withholding Privileges
- Time-Out
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