How to discipline without using corporal punishment

Dec 27, 2018 | Trauma, Trauma: Consequences, Trauma: Prevention

Spanking has been a controversial topic in the realm of parenting for some time. Is physical punishment ever justified? What are appropriate measures when it comes to discipline? Reflecting on the foundation and purpose of parental authority as well as on virtues...

Redskins Adrian Peterson still uses a belt and switch to punish his son

Nov 27, 2018 | Trauma

Author Des Bieler: Chicago Tribune Adrian Peterson said he still occasionally uses a switch, as well as a belt, to discipline his son, in comments published Wednesday by Bleacher Report. The Redskins running back was made inactive for almost the entire 2014 season,...

Pediatricians strengthen stance against spanking kids

Nov 7, 2018 | Feature, Trauma

← Child Abuse and Neglect How to Spot the Signs and Make a Difference Can people be saved from a terrible childhood experiences? → (CNN)The American Academy of Pediatrics has hardened its stance against spanking children as a form of parental discipline.In a...

Countries that ban spanking have kids who are less likely to be violent

Oct 31, 2018 | Feature, Trauma, Trauma: Prevention

Spanking is, at present, controversial among U.S. parents.  Is a tap on the rump OK just to correct behavior the way your parents did? Or is spanking in any form child abuse – enough said? A large study from BMJ Open found spanking, slapping and smacking has...

Countries where smacking children is banned ‘are safer to grow up in’

Oct 17, 2018 | Feature, news, Trauma: Prevention

← Domestic Violence Awareness Hasn’t Caught Up With #MeToo. Here’s Why. Facts you may not know about human trafficking → Countries that ban the smacking of children appear to be safer for young people to grow up in, according to research revealing that...