Debatable Issues -- Spanking
As a parent, you're faced with many different options when it comes to disciplining your child. Spanking was often the method of choice for our own parents, but its use has declined over the years. Here you can find voices on both sides of the issue to help you make a choice.
Project NoSpank
Many articles against the use of spanking, especially in education.
Many articles against the use of spanking, especially in education.
The Debate over Spanking
Talks about whether or not spanking is effective and lists alternatives to spanking for parents of infants and toddlers.
Talks about whether or not spanking is effective and lists alternatives to spanking for parents of infants and toddlers.
Is Corporal Punishment Effective?
Press release from the American Psychological Association regarding the use of spanking by parents.
Press release from the American Psychological Association regarding the use of spanking by parents.
Spare the Rod?
An organization in favor of spanking presents this article that counters the anti-spanking arguments.
An organization in favor of spanking presents this article that counters the anti-spanking arguments.
Spanking is Not the Best Choice
The American Academy of Pediatrics speaks out against the use of spanking.
The American Academy of Pediatrics speaks out against the use of spanking.
Never Hit a Child
An organization that speaks out against spanking and has many links to articles supportive of alternative discipline methods.
An organization that speaks out against spanking and has many links to articles supportive of alternative discipline methods.
alt.parenting.spanking
A newsgroup devoted to the discussion of spanking.
A newsgroup devoted to the discussion of spanking.
Ten Reasons Why You Shouldn't Spank
This article from the Natural Child Project gives ten reasons why spanking can be harmful to your child.
This article from the Natural Child Project gives ten reasons why spanking can be harmful to your child.
Quotations
Quotations about the use of spanking from various historical figures and experts.
Quotations about the use of spanking from various historical figures and experts.
3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Spanking
Dr. Phil talks about taking a step back and asking yourself these three simple questions before you choose to spank.
Dr. Phil talks about taking a step back and asking yourself these three simple questions before you choose to spank.
Spank with Love
A site that promotes the use of spanking as discipline and offers instruction and advice.
A site that promotes the use of spanking as discipline and offers instruction and advice.