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Corporal punishment.

Adam J Zolotor1

  • 1Department of Family Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB #7595, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7595, USA.

Pediatric Clinics of North America
|September 23, 2014
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Corporal punishment, common in US homes, leads to negative child outcomes. Pediatricians can guide parents toward positive discipline strategies, reducing harmful physical discipline methods.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Child Development
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Corporal punishment is prevalent in American households.
  • It is linked to numerous adverse developmental, behavioral, and health consequences for children.
  • Primary care providers are key resources for parenting advice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the negative impacts of corporal punishment.
  • To emphasize the role of primary care providers in discussing discipline with parents.
  • To promote alternative, positive parenting techniques.

Main Methods:

  • The study reviews existing literature on corporal punishment and its effects.
  • It discusses the opportunity for pediatricians to counsel parents on discipline.
Keywords:
BehaviorCorporal punishmentDisciplineSpanking

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  • Focus is placed on early intervention starting in infancy.

    • Main Results:

    • Corporal punishment is associated with significant negative child outcomes.
    • Pediatricians can effectively influence parenting practices.
    • Early discussions on discipline can promote healthier child development.

    Conclusions:

    • Pediatric primary care settings offer a crucial venue to address corporal punishment.
    • Encouraging positive discipline techniques is vital for child well-being.
    • Supporting parents with alternative strategies is essential to reduce physical discipline.