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Despite being commonplace in American households a generation ago, corporal punishment of children has been subjected to criticism and shifting attitudes in recent years. Many school districts have banned it, and many child advocates recommend that parents no longer spank or strike their children. This book taps into the expertise of social science scholars and researchers who address issues of corporal punishment, a subject that is now characterized as a key issue in child welfare. The chapters discuss corporal punishment, its use, causes, and consequences, drawing on a wide array of comparat ... More
Keywords: corporal punishment, school districts, child advocates, child welfare, sociological theories, analytical issues, interdisciplinary collaboration, American households, shifting attitudes, parents
Print publication date: 2005 | Print ISBN-13: 9780300085471 |
Published to Yale Scholarship Online: October 2013 | DOI:10.12987/yale/9780300085471.001.0001 |
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