“Honestly–I’m scared of what I might do. I’ve lightly hit her on her bottom but more recently I started hitting her a little harder. I just can’t stand when she stubbornly yells ‘No’ to me.” Kelly ...

Parents have a responsibility not only to provide for their children but also to teach them the practical and psychological skills they will need to be well-functioning adults. To that end, parents ...

In Alabama, it's still legal for parents, and in some cases schools, to physically use corporal punishment. While many states have banned the practice in classrooms, Alabama law allows corporal ...

Insights from the Parenting Across Cultures initiative indicate that resorting to physical punishment can heighten anxiety and aggressive behavior in children. The study advocates for compassionate ...

On August 18, 2003, 10-year-old Tim L. started the fifth grade at his public elementary school in rural east Texas. On the fourth day of school, Tim refused to run in gym class because he did not have ...

Does your school district or state permit the use of corporal punishment? Here are ten steps you can take against corporal punishment. 1. Write to your Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and ask for a ...