What is the best way to discipline children?

When children misbehave, how should parents discipline them? Do you think that spanking is sometimes justified? If yes, when?

Overall, what do you think is the best way to teach children the right of evil?

In the document titled "Spanking is Ineffective and Prejudicial to Children, Group of Pediatricians", Christina Caron writes about a new policy published by the American Academy of Pediatrics:

Parents should not spank their children, said Monday the American Academy of Pediatrics in its strongest policy statement, warning against the detrimental effects of corporal punishment at home.

The group, which represents about 67,000 doctors, also recommended to pediatricians to advise parents against the use of spanking, which he defines as "a non-offensive and open strike in order to alter the behavior of A child, "and avoid resorting to a humiliating, non-physical punishment. scary or threatening.

"One of the most important relationships we all have is the relationship between us and our parents. So it makes sense to eliminate or limit the fear and violence in this romantic relationship, "said Dr. Robert D. Sege, a pediatrician at Tufts Medical Center. and the Boston Floating Children's Hospital and one of the authors of the statement.

The Academy's new policy, which will be published in the December issue of the journal Pediatrics, updates 20-year-old discipline guidelines and recommends that parents be "encouraged" not to spank. The latest statement from the organization stems from a body of research that was unavailable two decades ago.

Students, read the full article, then tell us:

– Do you agree with the American Academy of Pediatrics to assert that spanking should not be used to punish children? Why or why not?

– Has the spanking ever been used in your family to get kids to behave?

– In your opinion, what is the best way to discipline children? Do you think that different approaches are needed for children of different ages and temperaments?

– If you ever become a parent, how do you think you can discipline your own children? Why?

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