the american pediatric society, the american this, or the american that can
have all the opinions they want, it is their right, opinions are like noses,
everybody's got one. that being said, i'll raise my children the way i think
is best. as far as i am concerned that ends the disscussion for me.
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From: Trisha Cummings [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2000 4:51 PM
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Subject: American Pediatric Society Take on Spanking
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Parents often ask, "Should I spank my child?"=20
Many parents occasionally lose their patience or, in anger or fear, may =
spank their youngster. For instance, if a child runs out into the =
street, a parent may sweep the child up and, in a moment of anxiety for =
the child's well-being, spank her to emphasize the parent's sense of =
urgency or worry.
Spanking may relieve a parent's frustration for the moment and =
extinguish the undesirable behavior for a brief time. But it is the =
least effective way to discipline.=20
a.. It is harmful emotionally to both parent and child.=20
b.. Not only can it result in physical harm, but it teaches children =
that violence is an acceptable way to discipline or express anger.=20
c.. While stopping the behavior temporarily, it does not teach =
alternative behavior.=20
d.. It also interferes with the development of trust, a sense of =
security, and effective communication. (Spanking often becomes the =
method of communication.)=20
e.. It also may cause emotional pain and resentment.=20
WHERE WE STAND
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The American Academy of Pediatrics strongly opposes striking =
a child. If the spanking is spontaneous, parents should later explain =
calmly why they did it, the specific behavior that provoked it, and how =
angry they felt. They might apologize to their child for their loss of =
control, because that usually helps the youngster understand and accept =
the spanking.=20
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From Caring for Your School-Age Child: Ages 5 to 12, =A9 American =
Academy of Pediatrics (Bantam, 1995)
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<P>Parents often ask, "Should I spank my child?" </P>
<P>Many parents occasionally lose their patience or, in anger or fear, =
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<P><B>Spanking</B> may relieve a parent's frustration for the moment and =
extinguish the undesirable behavior for a brief time. But it is the =
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<LI>It is harmful emotionally to both parent and child.=20
<LI>Not only can it result in physical harm, but it teaches children =
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<LI>While stopping the behavior temporarily, it does not teach =
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<LI>It also interferes with the development of trust, a sense of =
security,=20
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